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Heslekrants · 07-28-2008, 10:33 PM

The reliability of a built motor depends what you build. Built can handle way more abuse than a stock one and taken care of will last longer.

The key is to be real with what you want your truck to be. Too much cam and it'll be a high reving weekend toy.

Your drivetrain needs to handle the increase in power if you plan on driving it real hard. I spent $3K upgrading my tranny, driveshaft, rearend. I enjoy eating ricers in a Suburban...

I had PCMforLESS do a computer program for me and it's a no tools needed 2 minute swap.

The stock fuel pump can feed at least 400hp but when it starts sounding like an airplane you should replace it. That's around 100K miles for me both times.

07-28-2008, 10:33 PM	#15
Heslekrants Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2008 Member ID: 85413 Pics: My Gallery Location: Sherwood OR Posts: 85	Re: more more more power The reliability of a built motor depends what you build. Built can handle way more abuse than a stock one and taken care of will last longer. The key is to be real with what you want your truck to be. Too much cam and it'll be a high reving weekend toy. Your drivetrain needs to handle the increase in power if you plan on driving it real hard. I spent $3K upgrading my tranny, driveshaft, rearend. I enjoy eating ricers in a Suburban... I had PCMforLESS do a computer program for me and it's a no tools needed 2 minute swap. The stock fuel pump can feed at least 400hp but when it starts sounding like an airplane you should replace it. That's around 100K miles for me both times. 1999 K1500-Int balanced 383, 10:1 pistons,534 lift cam,6"rods,alum heads,1.6 roller rockers,welded alum valve covers,MPFI conv,HD built tranny,custom ECM,HD posi 3.73 gears,13"rear disc,headers,Flowmaster SUV50,highflow cats,drilled/slotted rotors,HID headlight,LED running lights,305-50-20 tires.