So what should I start with going from a stock 2005 LLY? Money is not an issue, so if I buy a component, I'd like to buy the best one possible.

Also, anyone know if exhaust stacks do anything from a performance standpoint? Or a Tonneau cover?

I would beef up the tranny first before you start making a whole lot of power. Suncoast makes a good built tranny. Most of the guys on here are running one of their kits.

What do you mean? Like I saw something along the lines of 3k for a performance tranny kit from somewhere here.

If money isn't a problem, you could buy a complete built tranny from suncoast or ATS etc and just swap out yours. There are also kits you can buy that would have to be installed in your tranny, but it will have to be pulled from your truck and disassembled to have the components installed. The prices vary according to how much power you want it to hold. Some of the vendors on here sell what you'll need. How much power you looking to make?

Eventually I want to hit whatever allows me to run a 11 <.< So Im guessing 700-800 max

If you want to make that kind of power, along with getting a good tranny, I'd look at building your bottom end of your motor. Look up Trippin on this site and he'll line you up with the parts you're going to need, he also carries EFI live and that'll be your best bet for tuning.

What do you mean? Like I saw something along the lines of 3k for a performance tranny kit from somewhere here.

You just said money wasn't an issue. If you're wanting to end up with 7 or 800 hp, do the transmission right.

Just build the motor first if money is no issue then run it on the stock tune until you save up money for the tranny :).

Tranny first, that way you can play while you are saving for the motor

So what should I start with going from a stock 2005 LLY? Money is not an issue, so if I buy a component, I'd like to buy the best one possible.

Also, anyone know if exhaust stacks do anything from a performance standpoint? Or a Tonneau cover?


PVC rerought
Exhaust fix ( egr ,cat ) loose all of the EGR and for now keep stozk exhaust
shim your fuel rail pop valve
Swap your turbo intake to a lbz
Swap your FP valve with a lbz and CP3
Plan on buying a lbz,because they are that much better
Call Mike L and order a trans kit
lift pump
bigger turbo
rods and pistons
duel cp3
all sorts of custom stuff

I have been hearing this PCV reroute thing a lot, what is it?

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240415
This will help.

I have been hearing this PCV reroute thing a lot, what is it?

Not needed for LB7

Not needed for LB7

What about a cali model?

7.1 Liter Stroker and a Suncoast V, for starters........only since money isn't an issue, should kit the crap out of 35K unless you can build and install yourself.

Save yourself the time and head scratching.

Go for broke and buy Idaho Robs truck. 11 second dmax 39,900.

Ill sell you my set up.