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06-07.5 LBZ & LLY Duramax Powertrain Discussion of components that are directly involved in the power production and all that is needed to get and keep the truck moving . Engine , Transmission Ect
02-03-2009, 05:50 PM
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Yea you can't go wrong with a suncoast. Some people have had bad luck with ATS clutches, I had bad luck with the stage III ats kit I had.
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02-03-2009, 05:53 PM
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so what does suncoast rate the stage IV kit at hp/tq wise? i know people are putting alot of power through them but what do they rate them for?
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02-03-2009, 06:08 PM
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I think they rate it for 500hp and above. I know some guys are running some serious hp with a suncoast IV
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11.93@ 109mph on 35's and with 4.10s EFI Live Tuned By Mark Broviak
2006 GMC 2500HD Duramax LLY
Banks intake, 5" inch MBRP exhaust, Fass 95, EGR deleted, PPE Race Fuel Valve, EFI Live tuned by Mark Broviak.
02-03-2009, 06:13 PM
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what about tuning with the SC IV kit? will it work fine with the stock allison tuning? is there anything better to do for tuning or just efi live it?
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2006 Silverado CC DRW, MPI, EFI Live, DSP5, SC IV, traction bars, straight w/ stacks, shim'd, blocked, and re-routed, PPE lift pump, 265/75/16's, Amsoil
Parts waiting to be installed:
-zf6 swap with south bend
-pure performance solid axle conversion
-mud flaps
-ranch hand bumper and weight bracket
Keystone 8 Luggers
02-03-2009, 06:14 PM
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ive heard its rated at around 750 hp
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02-03-2009, 06:15 PM
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06_DRW_LLY what about tuning with the SC IV kit? will it work fine with the stock allison tuning? is there anything better to do for tuning or just efi live it?
stock tuning is fine, i think you can adjust the shift points with efi live
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532hp & 1025tq. on danville's rollers
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02-03-2009, 06:16 PM
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also, get a programmer that can disable defueled shifts, ppe and efi live can do that.
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532hp & 1025tq. on danville's rollers
"Yea buddy!
Rolling like a big shot,
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02-03-2009, 06:16 PM
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can you still do light to medium duty towing with around 500hp and a stage IV?
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-zf6 swap with south bend
-pure performance solid axle conversion
-mud flaps
-ranch hand bumper and weight bracket
Keystone 8 Luggers
02-03-2009, 06:18 PM
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you can tow a house with that.
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02-03-2009, 06:18 PM
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2004duramaxLB7 also, get a programmer that can disable defueled shifts, ppe and efi live can do that.
so defueled shifts are safe with this kit? does it make it shift any firmer?
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2006 Silverado CC DRW, MPI, EFI Live, DSP5, SC IV, traction bars, straight w/ stacks, shim'd, blocked, and re-routed, PPE lift pump, 265/75/16's, Amsoil
Parts waiting to be installed:
-zf6 swap with south bend
-pure performance solid axle conversion
-mud flaps
-ranch hand bumper and weight bracket
Keystone 8 Luggers
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