LLY: Mild build question

jbduramax

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I am going to be installing a few things on my truck after tax returns and I have a question. what I will be installing is:
S&B CAI with intake elbow
PPE 3" DP
MBRP 5" DP Back exhaust
EGR blocker
Edge Insight
EFI Live

Now my question is can I safely do these mods without upgrading my CP3 or doing an aftermarket lift pump. I'm not trying to do anything crazy with it as it is my DD. I plan to do them eventually just don't quite have the funding to do it right now. thanks for any help and advice you can provide.
 

TheBac

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I personally would skip the downpipe and intake and spend that money on the liftpump. I would, however, still do the LBZ mouthpiece (since you have an LLY).

Downpipe and intake have very little (if any) impact on a stock truck, IMO.
 

NRA223

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I agree with BAC And your stock cp3 is good to about 600rwhp if it is healthy so no need to change it with stock trans.
 

NRA223

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When the trans comes out is the time to do the down pipe if you're going that far. You may think you won't now, but i didn't think i would either.
 

ALLY Fox

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^ What posters 2,3,4 &5 said.... Trans will probably need upgraded so save your money for that, downpipe and xfer case pump rub fix.
 

lemay153

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X2 on the lift pump. The trans is a big investment. I never did mine until 145k and it finally needed it. Depends on if you want to prevent a tranny problem or deal with it when it comes. When mine went out as long as I took it easy the truck would get me from here to there. If I got on the skinny pedal too much it would limp but if I pulled over and turned it off I'd be down the road again.


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mechman3

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I am guessing but you may have a head gasket repair in your future. I would be saving for that as well. ARP studs will be a good choice when that is apart. Also would look at the water pump at that time as well
 

Verlon at ATP

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I personally wouldn't skip the intake. We have done extensive testing in house on our dyno and found solid gains with the S&B intake. The smallest amount of horsepower picked up was 22 on a totally stock lbz. We saw even higher numbers on the lml.

With your lly, doing the mouthpiece and a S&B intake will really help you out. My 2 pennies. :)