Building my LQ4 engine in my Denali XL

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Thanks guys for the input. Priced out a Magnacharger with the upgraded 2300 (Radix blower) shipped for $6400....

I'll update the post as I get more information!

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Also what type of headers should work on the 408 cubic inch
I know this was awhile ago... but who help you this the mangacharger purchase? I realize you didn't go that route. I'm stuck between turbo and roots supercharger and was interested in the 2300 supercharger.
 
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The company I spoke with was Supercharger connection. If you are going to run a stock 6.0 engine I think the 2300 is overkill and the 1900 would be fine...but if you are planning on building it then go with the 2300. Good luck
 
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Will be swapping out all the factory green lights with blue in the next couple of weeks
 

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Finally started on the interior....custom stainless steel gauges and needles installed yesterday since a couple of my factory bulbs went out.

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What is that on top of your steering column?


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how are you liking the 4l80? did you notice a change in fuel mileage and how does it drive with that long 1st gear?
 
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So far so good have 16k on the new engine and about 2k the tranny. The low and mid range on the beast is solid and I have only went WOT maybe 3x...it's fun for sure. The mileage really never changed still pretty crappy with the 408 I get around 10 to 11 in the city depending on throttle usage and about 14-16 on the highway once again depending on throttle...but then again I didn't build this with mpg in mind. When I pull my trailer I get around 8-10 on the highway going 65 to 70 mph in tow mode. I will tell you that I am looking at Forced Induction now as I (not my wife....) am used to the power. The good thing is everything is in place to either bolt on a supercharger or do a turbo kit....stay tuned!!

The 4L80 conversion what a pain in the ass like most of this custom build and took a bit longer to sort out but now it's bullet proof. Hope that answers the question
 

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