Anyone here ever fabricate a kit for a 2001, Silverado 2500HD 6.0L Truck?

Had a request for this. As far as fabrication, no problem. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if so how did it turn out? Interested in knowing what to do for fuel & engine management also.

If I take the project on, I'll follow up with pictures and how it turned out.

 

Here's a SEM that is engineered by one of the guys who developed the Accel SEM... called Big Stuff3. Very versatile and specifically meant for large displacement high hp apps. I've installed/set systems up with it. Great product. Reasonably priced.

http://www.bigstuff3.com/index2.html

 

Maybe i should also include this:

Will be daily driven on pump.

Will be on 6psi.

100% stock Engine and drive train.

Silly SOHC, how much is the SEM you mentioned?

 

Its a SEM for all types of racing/custom setups, even dd's

A decent price would be in the $1500-$1600 range dependent on seller.

 

I also should have mentioned.... I beleive they are developing a DBW system, the only other dbw freindly SEM I've worked with is the EFI/DRS unit... I did a couple of those on the 06+ Lotus Exige. I believe you have to special request a few extra ign/inj pinouts for it though to work with 4+ cylinders.

I mention this b/c you may have DBW to work around on that model of truck. I know of a few other cars that implemented it that early also.

 

my daily is a 01' silverado 5.3L that i'm going to throw a turbo on. these are really easy to make power. 6.0L is a bigger iron ls1. all ls1 parts will swap over with little to no modification.

that specific truck has a 4l80 tranny, which is a electronic th400 with overdrive, so its beefy as hell.

you can put roughly 500~600whp on stock block, but after that you'll start having to beef up the bottom end. you going to build the bottom end?

tune wise, look into efi live or hp tuners with a 2~3 bar map conversion. you'll want to spec out high impedence injectors as well.

i'm personally going with an edelbrock vic jr efi single plane intake with a 90mm tb.

you going single or twin?

definatly post up pictures as you go.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by silly sohc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I also should have mentioned.... I beleive they are developing a DBW system, the only other dbw freindly SEM I've worked with is the EFI/DRS unit... I did a couple of those on the 06+ Lotus Exige. I believe you have to special request a few extra ign/inj pinouts for it though to work with 4+ cylinders.

I mention this b/c you may have DBW to work around on that model of truck. I know of a few other cars that implemented it that early also.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just spoke with a friend on mine (MightyMouse, 1100rwhp transam) who directed me to someone local who has a lot of knowledge for boosting Fbodys, Corvetts and truck/suv's. He does tune BigStuff3 but may have more options aswell for me. I'm waiting for his reply back about the setup.

His website:
http://www.lsxtune.com

Thanks for your help & INFO btw.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by manifoldmiketyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my daily is a 01' silverado 5.3L that i'm going to throw a turbo on. these are really easy to make power. 6.0L is a bigger iron ls1. all ls1 parts will swap over with little to no modification.

that specific truck has a 4l80 tranny, which is a electronic th400 with overdrive, so its beefy as hell.

you can put roughly 500~600whp on stock block, but after that you'll start having to beef up the bottom end. you going to build the bottom end?

tune wise, look into efi live or hp tuners with a 2~3 bar map conversion. you'll want to spec out high impedence injectors as well.

i'm personally going with an edelbrock vic jr efi single plane intake with a 90mm tb.

you going single or twin?

definatly post up pictures as you go.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well although the plans are only 6psi, I'll more than likely have it setup and tuned for whatever the tuner is comfortable with on pump. Just incase 6psi becomes boring for the truck, a 2stage Controller can always be configured later on.

BTW, this isn't for my truck. I had a request from my Girlfriends dad and his friend who both approached me about the upgrade on both trucks. Although I have a 2003 E350-SD Ford Id love to tinker with later this year LOL


If the plans go through, I will update back with pics, vids, info or anything you guys may need to know.

Thanks Again guys

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by manifoldmiketyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">6.0L is a bigger iron ls1.

you can put roughly 500~600whp on stock block, but after that you'll start having to beef up the bottom end. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Isn't this a stock ls1? http://www.bigstuff3.com/media/1150hp.mpeg

Where is a good place to get flanges for the chevy?

 

My buddy is running this same block in his TransAm. His is built though.

Hes made 995 rwhp in his 98 Firebird that got wrecked. (bad track prep on topend)

His new Transam has more than the old setup, 1,000+ rwhp.

His Old car and setup:
http://home.comcast.net/~deezuns/

His New car and setup:
Video #1:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4k83c7RIACI

Video #2:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rCb0vLo-N7E


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Isn't this a stock ls1? http://www.bigstuff3.com/media/1150hp.mpeg

Where is a good place to get flanges for the chevy?</TD></TR></TABLE>

BMCrace.com has a setup for the LS1. Id call first and ask about availability.

Also, SLS might make them, but you would need to ask them first.

 

you should make close to 500whp on 5~6psi. you may only be able to run 10~12 psi on pump depending on the turbo size.

i would go anything smaller then a gt4294 if your trying for more then 600whp.

efi live and hp tuners are only $100 if you know a tuner. plus tune obviously.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by manifoldmiketyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you should make close to 500whp on 5~6psi. you may only be able to run 10~12 psi on pump depending on the turbo size.

i would go anything smaller then a gt4294 if your trying for more then 600whp.

efi live and hp tuners are only $100 if you know a tuner. plus tune obviously. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I see it being tuned to 500rwhp max on the 2nd stage if they decide to run a staged controller. Might end up with a 3.6psi to 6psi spring depending on power made.

A T04E 60trim or 60-1 should be sized ideal for this setup.

 

im putting this motor in a 95 2 door blazer, and i plan to turbo it, I am going to use the stock exhaust manifolds turned backwards, then merge those to a 2-1 collector for the turbo. Here are some ideas: http://www.kentuckyturboandper....html

 

http://www.neufamily.org/truck.html

 

my 5.7 L 98 LS1 makes 494 WHP 512 TQ on 8-9 psi tuned on the oem ecu via HP tuners


you can use efi live, HP tuners, etcc etcc which is a very capable program

BS3 is stupid expensive, esp if you're just tuning on a stock block you should be perfectly fine.


4l80E . hrmm so yummy i want one for my supra and my maro Your truck should already come equipped with one

p.s stupid easy to turbo your silverado


turn your headers upside down =-) and VIoLA ! build some cross over pipes and you're set

 

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4l80E . hrmm so yummy i want one for my supra and my maro Your truck should already come equipped with one

p.s stupid easy to turbo your silverado


turn your headers upside down =-) and VIoLA ! build some cross over pipes and you're set
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yeah, i know. using stock headers is kinda lame considering i make turbo manifolds for a living.

hd's were the only silverado that the 4l80 came in. i don't think any 5.3L ever came with one. wish i had one, but thats a build all by itself.


60-1 or 60 trim is going to run out of steam pretty quick. i'm planning on a gt4088 and those will run out at about 650whp. gt4088 = cheap too

60 trim only flow about 52 lbs/min. kinda week sauce.

60-1 should work a little better.

 

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yeah, i know. using stock headers is kinda lame considering i make turbo manifolds for a living.

hd's were the only silverado that the 4l80 came in. i don't think any 5.3L ever came with one. wish i had one, but thats a build all by itself.


60-1 or 60 trim is going to run out of steam pretty quick. i'm planning on a gt4088 and those will run out at about 650whp. gt4088 = cheap too

60 trim only flow about 52 lbs/min. kinda week sauce.

60-1 should work a little better.

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the original poster stated 2500HD 6.0L truck

i think all the 6.0L trucks have the 4L80


i have a MP T70 on my car. runs outta steam top end =T boring on freeway compared to my supra hahah obviously

 

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I was asked to do it for two trucks so I hope they both decided to go for it because I'd like to report back how it turned out and what they make.

I spoke with the tuner today and he said that i can use the HPt for the goals in mind. (both will be in the 400 - 500 rwhp range)

Silverado #1 - 2001, HD 2500 Vortec 6000
Silverado #2 - 2001, z71 1500 Vortec 5300


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p.s stupid easy to turbo your silverado


turn your headers upside down =-) and VIoLA ! build some cross over pipes and you're set
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Yup, Ive considered this but think I'll be running them both at the Muffler hanger location. I'll heat wrap the mani + exhaust to this location. I'll also be deleting the muffler and fabricating a new Y pipe w. a new dual exit.


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yeah, i know. using stock headers is kinda lame considering i make turbo manifolds for a living.
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True, but in cases like mine. These two trucks have a budget that I'm sure wont cover the cost of twin manifolds to be fabricated from stainless sch.40 pipe or gauge tube.

Although a set would be worth looking into on a built setup or if they were on a personal car / truck to showcase your fabrication skill and what you can offer a potential customer.

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60-1 or 60 trim is going to run out of steam pretty quick. i'm planning on a gt4088 and those will run out at about 650whp. gt4088 = cheap too
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Part of the request was for it to be responsive because the HD 2500 is being used 2-3 days out of the week to tow heavy loads from trees he cuts down for his side job.

If it were my truck/car, I love to race and would be built a lot differently than these

 

go check out

http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/

 

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the original poster stated 2500HD 6.0L truck
i think all the 6.0L trucks have the 4L80
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already said that on the first page, thats why i was clarifying what i had. he asked.

if your going with a rear mount setup (muffler location), i would check into the weldon fluid pump. the sts kits work fairly well, but always have problems with the pump system. i've had 2 of them now that had issues.

usually its the resistor for the pump that fails. their system has a voltage toggle that works off of boost. so the pump sees 6v until a hobb switch flips it to 12v when it sees one pound of boost.

a little too complicated for my liking, however as long as the resistor and the line routing is good, the system works.

if your going to go that route, i would make a resiviour under the turbo for the oil to collect and them run a pump off that to get rid of oil. plus side to this system is that you can just pump the oil into the valve cover.

if you are going with a 60 trim or 60-1 i would go with a decent sized back side. that much displacement with a smaller housing is going to choke.

your going to want to do a nice tranny cooler as well. not sure if the 4l80's require a corvette or billett servo, but you'll for sure need one for the 4l60.

most of these guys running these systems with that kind of power do a servo, trans go shift kit, tranny cooler and a beefed up stall. you don't essentially have to go with a higher stall, especailly if your going to be towing.

if they have quite a few miles on the trucks already, a stock replacemnt torque converter wouldn't be a bad suggestion.

 

We just finished building a 2007 tahoe with a STS universal kit, there kits are pretty nice.

We installed the kit last fall and the owner desided to put the truck about 4 feet under water, and the proceeded to give it gas and cylinders full of water only mean one thing. Bang

Now the truck has a low compression 6.2L stroked LS1, built heads, cam, and built trans. the truck is hitting the dyno tomorrow so ill let you guys know some numbers.

We used HP Tuners system to tune the truck and seems to work well.

some pics...








and baller $9000 Brembo big brakes

 

Thanks for the reply and pics. Thats how these setups will be ran.

BTW, whats turbo was used and the specs. Also, how was the response of the turbo used. Thanks.

 

most sts kits come with a 62~67mm e cover t4. usually a p-trim. not that big. spool is pretty good though usually.

i would bet that thing spools like crazy.

 

hp tuners is the best route for tuning.