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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by DustinC1989 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:57 pm

mikekey wrote:6.0L LS2 was an ok block, but why not do a duramax swap instead. With a turbo. Maybe two. Whose ready to cut the fire wall up!


4.8 crank in a 6.0 block, make a REAL 327. Instead of the 5.3 wannabe 327.

I know a guy that has a Duramax in his Suburban, would have to cut A LOT and better have 89's
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by RyansTBLS » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:59 pm

2013 trailblazer has a 4 cylinder duramax :safari:
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by Conner299 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:00 pm

I'd do a Cummins before a Duramax.
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by DustinC1989 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:02 pm

RyansTBLS wrote:2013 trailblazer has a 4 cylinder duramax :safari:


And we probably won't get it in the states, I'm shocked we got the diesel cruze...
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by mikekey » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:04 pm

Why not put a big block in it? Yeah a 502 ramjet is what every off-roader should have!!!
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by navigator » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:12 pm

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navigator wrote:when the urge strikes me I look for a V8 4X4 XUV within 200 miles. I never find many if any and most have too many miles. Then I get to thinking that as well as I have maintained my TB, I don't think I want to get rid of it for something I don't really know the history on.


Plus, the XUV might have actually been taken off road! You're better off keeping your mall crawler. :raspberry: :raspberry:

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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by ErikSS » Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:50 pm

mikekey wrote:Why not put a big block in it? Yeah a 502 ramjet is what every off-roader should have!!!


Mike, you have never said anything that I agree with more.
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by Trail X » Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:57 am

DustinC1989 wrote:
RyansTBLS wrote:2013 trailblazer has a 4 cylinder duramax :safari:


And we probably won't get it in the states, I'm shocked we got the diesel cruze...


I've heard pretty official confirmation that it is coming to the states.
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by RyansTBLS » Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:06 pm

Our Chevy dealer out here has more diesels then I've seen on any car lot. I'll keep an eye out and see if one shows up. :coffee2:
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by TBYODA » Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:29 pm

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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by dvanbramer88 » Wed Oct 16, 2013 1:59 pm

Hmmm... Maybe I can get one for a decent price at the end of someone's lease in a couple years...
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by DustinC1989 » Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:27 pm

I know we are getting the new TB, just doubful on it being a diesel. Hopeful, but doubtful
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by fishsticks » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:33 pm

Dammann35 wrote:I know it sounds pointless but I would like to do it. it sounds good straight piped unlike the 4.2 sounds like garbage.


AHEM...



mikekey wrote:Why not put a big block in it? Yeah a 502 ramjet is what every off-roader should have!!!


My 22RE does just fine thx.
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by ErikSS » Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:37 pm

Donny, with all respect intended. I don't like the I6 sound either. Yours sounds bad a$$! But I'd still take a V8 anyday. :finger:
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by fishsticks » Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:14 pm

ErikSS wrote:Donny, with all respect intended. I don't like the I6 sound either. Yours sounds bad a$$! But I'd still take a V8 anyday. :finger:



I agree. I just think "garbage" is a little strong.

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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by mikekey » Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:11 am

Only at idle does it sound ok, post up a video getting on it WOT and it will become clear it's not a v8.
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by fishsticks » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:54 pm

mikekey wrote:Only at idle does it sound ok, post up a video getting on it WOT and it will become clear it's not a v8.



It's definitely not a V8... but it doesn't sound bad.


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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by RyansTBLS » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:18 pm

:o Did fishsticks just call mikekey the unmentionable jeep? :o
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by TBYODA » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:07 am

RyansTBLS wrote::o Did fishsticks just call mikekey the unmentionable jeep? :o
Maybe a lover. :finger:
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Re: 4.8 Vortec

by RyansTBLS » Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:50 am

:lol:
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