Ghostbuster
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Hey guys, I had a 2009 CE for about 5 years and then decided to get a truck. Well I'm at a point where I can have both now so I found this 2009 H3x alpha in AZ, no rust just red dirt on it. It only has about 76k miles.
I've already rebuilt the front end, changed diff and t case fluids, and its currently at the body shop getting smoothed out before I wrap it 3M Satin dark grey. I'm going all out on this build and I'd really like to add more power.
The stock LH8 sounds very healthy, no noticeable bad noises. No obvious leaks besides a powersteering leak.
I'm intrigued by the L92 engine, no AFM or DOD cylinder deactivation stuff from an 2007-2008 Escalade. I could find a used one for around $3k and rebuild it a little before swapping it in.
Or I can try to put an LSA supercharger on the LH8 egnine. But I'd like to take the heads off and replace the lifters just in case. Maybe even get the heads refreshed a little.
And then there is the whole transmission issue. Should I try to get a strong 4L60e built or just go down the rabbit hole of swapping a 6L80e?
I plan on keeping this thing forever so I'm not scared of spending a lot of money, but still want to be reasonable.
Goals= 400-500hp and reliability.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I've already rebuilt the front end, changed diff and t case fluids, and its currently at the body shop getting smoothed out before I wrap it 3M Satin dark grey. I'm going all out on this build and I'd really like to add more power.
The stock LH8 sounds very healthy, no noticeable bad noises. No obvious leaks besides a powersteering leak.
I'm intrigued by the L92 engine, no AFM or DOD cylinder deactivation stuff from an 2007-2008 Escalade. I could find a used one for around $3k and rebuild it a little before swapping it in.
Or I can try to put an LSA supercharger on the LH8 egnine. But I'd like to take the heads off and replace the lifters just in case. Maybe even get the heads refreshed a little.
And then there is the whole transmission issue. Should I try to get a strong 4L60e built or just go down the rabbit hole of swapping a 6L80e?
I plan on keeping this thing forever so I'm not scared of spending a lot of money, but still want to be reasonable.
Goals= 400-500hp and reliability.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.