Discovery 2 LS Conversion
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Machine shop got started on the initial engine work this week so I went ahead and ordered the new cam and springs for it. After pulling the heads I wasn't too pleased with the state of the cylinders. Even with 130k miles on it I decided to go with a full engine rebuild on my 2004 5.3L LM4 which will make me feel much better about the car's reliability once everything is back together. For those thinking to go a similar route here's what I decided to go with...
Went with Speartech for my engine harness since i'll be tackling the emissions too. That was definitely a pretty penny but their work and customer service is exceptional.
Can't wait to get the kit ordered and finally get everything together hopefully before the end of the year!
- Upgraded oil pump - SUM-121170
- Upgraded LS7 lifters and LS2 trays
- New cam, main and rod bearings
- New piston rings
- Honing the cylinders
- Upgraded timing chain and gears - Cloyes Engine Timing set C-3220
- Chain dampener (my block has the holes drilled) - Trick Flow® Timing Chain Dampeners TFS-30675540
- Upgraded camshaft - Brian Tooley Racing Stage 1 truck cam V2
- Upgraded valve springs - come in the camshaft kit, LS6 Beehive springs
- Upgraded trunnion kit from Chris Straub
- Valve job on the existing heads and valves
- Prep and check the main line bore
- Drilling the oil dip-stick boss in the block
Went with Speartech for my engine harness since i'll be tackling the emissions too. That was definitely a pretty penny but their work and customer service is exceptional.
Can't wait to get the kit ordered and finally get everything together hopefully before the end of the year!
Last edited by losinov; 09-30-2019 at 07:26 PM.
#526
Machine shop got started on the initial engine work this week so I went ahead and ordered the new cam and springs for it. After pulling the heads I wasn't too pleased with the state of the cylinders. Even with 130k miles on it I decided to go with a full engine rebuild on my 2004 5.3L LM4 which will make me feel much better about the car's reliability once everything is back together. For those thinking to go a similar route here's what I decided to go with...
Went with Speartech for my engine harness since i'll be tackling the emissions too. That was definitely a pretty penny but their work and customer service is exceptional.
Can't wait to get the kit ordered and finally get everything together hopefully before the end of the year!
- Upgraded oil pump - SUM-121170
- Upgraded LS7 lifters and LS2 trays
- New cam, main and rod bearings
- New piston rings
- Honing the cylinders
- Upgraded timing chain and gears - Cloyes Engine Timing set C-3220
- Chain dampener (my block has the holes drilled) - Trick Flow® Timing Chain Dampeners TFS-30675540
- Upgraded camshaft - Brian Tooley Racing Stage 1 truck cam V2
- Upgraded valve springs - come in the camshaft kit, LS6 Beehive springs
- Upgraded trunnion kit from Chris Straub
- Valve job on the existing heads and valves
- Prep and check the main line bore
- Drilling the oil dip-stick boss in the block
Went with Speartech for my engine harness since i'll be tackling the emissions too. That was definitely a pretty penny but their work and customer service is exceptional.
Can't wait to get the kit ordered and finally get everything together hopefully before the end of the year!
This produces 400 hp and 400 tq and you can get a 7 year warranty. Of course you would need to beef up the transmission a bit. Also, the ring and pinion are the weak links along with the the driveshafts.
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wayumean - send 05TurboS2K a message. I believe he is currently doing the swap right now. He is in Redmond but, he needs an extra hand to get his truck on the road before Oct 5th run to Fortune Creek
#528
https://www.powertrainproducts.net/P...hoC__4QAvD_BwE
This produces 400 hp and 400 tq and you can get a 7 year warranty. Of course you would need to beef up the transmission a bit. Also, the ring and pinion are the weak links along with the the driveshafts.
This produces 400 hp and 400 tq and you can get a 7 year warranty. Of course you would need to beef up the transmission a bit. Also, the ring and pinion are the weak links along with the the driveshafts.
For the most part folks are agreeing:
4.0 motor =188hp & 250ft/lbs > 4.8L LS motor ~285hp & 295ft/;bs
4.6 motor =222hp & 295ft/lbs > 5.3L LS motor ~300hp & 335ft/lbs
For either engine you start with, these are pretty respectable upgrades in power.
#529
LOL! Good call! My harness arrives just a couple days before so I'll be right on the wire if things go perfectly smooth.
#530
Cool but we don't want that much power, it'll put the rest of the drive train under too much stress for most folks to consider. The stock LM7/LM4 etc. is just about precisely the power that's appropriate for a moderate upgrade.
For the most part folks are agreeing:
4.0 motor =188hp & 250ft/lbs > 4.8L LS motor ~285hp & 295ft/;bs
4.6 motor =222hp & 295ft/lbs > 5.3L LS motor ~300hp & 335ft/lbs
For either engine you start with, these are pretty respectable upgrades in power.
For the most part folks are agreeing:
4.0 motor =188hp & 250ft/lbs > 4.8L LS motor ~285hp & 295ft/;bs
4.6 motor =222hp & 295ft/lbs > 5.3L LS motor ~300hp & 335ft/lbs
For either engine you start with, these are pretty respectable upgrades in power.
True but I am actually going to offroad and will be putting the RTE 4 inch lift and reverse rotation gears. I have been down this road. With 35 tires the extra torque will be great.