Retired my 01 S10 ZR2 daily driver/work truck while it was still in nice shape. Not looking to build a tire shredder, but an extra 50+ hp would be fun. I'm building a parts list to throw at it this spring. Rebuilt the front end last summer when I found a bad cv axle. Always looking for informative vids such as this one. Thank You
Have a 2007 Sierra with a V6. It does not have any power on the highway. Anything above 65 miles per hour is turning 2500 RPM and sucking gasoline. Had a few 4.3L V6 S-10s back in the 1990’s that would run like a stripped arse ape but not this truck. You do not have to worry about getting a speeding ticket in my truck.
@8020Media that's cool with me I guess I kinda want a cam that can work with the stock internals, I just finished paying off my truck and got a few extra hundred bucks now and then to splurge
I wanted to cam my 2003 4.3 v6 but I don’t know where to start or what cam kit to use, I don’t want anything crazy since it’s my daily but what do you guys recommend?
i mean i dont mind a tune and exhaust. my question is that does it make a difference? like will that 25-50Hp gain be noticeable or will i sepnd the money being dissapointed. cuz if im going to be dissapointed i might as well saved that money for a future 5.3 swap.
A huge question for me would be, do you trust those plug-in tuner chips that fit into the scanner slot? I probably wont go that route, unless im just being dumb and thats how youre supposed to do it
@8020Media ok thanks, I have a 08 1500 sierra WT that I just need a little extra juice with haha, feels like I'm driving a semi when I'm hauling a trailer (yes under weight) and I don't really want to engine swap it. The current truck market in my area is way too inflated so I'm not trying to buy a whole new truck but 🤷♂️ I'll try your tips and see if I can be satisfied 😂
You could definitely build a 1500hp vortec the blocks are super strong and they are 2 bolt mains so you can get splaid 4 bolt mains to put in the cranks cost alot tho they were $2500 for a stroker crank when i put one in my elco im probably making 400ftlbs of torque to the wheels and probably about 320hp the vortec heads are insanely good for torque i have issues lighting up the tires and i have the elcos stock gearing in the rear (2.56)
@@8020Media oh shoot I just tried to look up witch 4.3 version I had it's in a 2004 blazer zr2 4x4 trying to get some nice daily mods that wake it up a bit it already has no cats and duals to flow master proflow
Retired my 01 S10 ZR2 daily driver/work truck while it was still in nice shape. Not looking to build a tire shredder, but an extra 50+ hp would be fun. I'm building a parts list to throw at it this spring. Rebuilt the front end last summer when I found a bad cv axle. Always looking for informative vids such as this one. Thank You
T - Thanks for the feedback! Keep us updated with your build.
Get the newer LV1 or LV3 4.3l V6, close to 500 hp with a cam and lifter plus spring change, stock bottom end.
D - Well said.
where do you get the cam?
Yes, which company provides these upgrades
Which trucks had LV1 or LV3, I have a 92’ TBI 4.3 & not sure what could be done to it. It’s on a S10. Would the LV3 mate up fine to the 700R4?
I have a 5.3 do the same rules apply for adding power? Im just looking to add a bit more power without affecting reliability.
K - We have a full video on this that would be helpful: ruclips.net/video/u5YTCUuS1eY/видео.html
Thank you @8020Media
one of my fav engins.
D - They certainly can be great!
Getting rid of the fan and clutch and replacing it with an electric fan will free up 15hp and 2mpg.
R - Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
The lv3 is a monster tho especially with a cam, exhaust and tune
C - Well said!
do they make long tube headers for a 2011 silverado? 4.3
F - They should! May be more difficult to find however.
I have a 2007 Silverado with a v6 looking to see if they make after market cam kits for it I have tried looking but o luck
F - We can take a look.
Same haven't found anything, been looking for a good one for 3 years
Check out Scoggin Dickey... they've got a video where they dyno test 3 different cams on the LV3
What size tires? How heavy is the truck, auto or manual?
Have a 2007 Sierra with a V6. It does not have any power on the highway. Anything above 65 miles per hour is turning 2500 RPM and sucking gasoline. Had a few 4.3L V6 S-10s back in the 1990’s that would run like a stripped arse ape but not this truck. You do not have to worry about getting a speeding ticket in my truck.
What type of cams fit for the lu3 cause when I search for them on google usually just v8 cams show up instead mocking me 😂
D - What are you looking to do? Aftermarket?
@8020Media I just want a little extra power nothing to crazy I drive it daily
D - Don't think cams would be worth it if you're just driving it as a daily driver. Typically aren't cheap.
@8020Media that's cool with me I guess I kinda want a cam that can work with the stock internals, I just finished paying off my truck and got a few extra hundred bucks now and then to splurge
@@diamondboy3456we in the same boat I’ll still cam it even tho I daily my 4.3 s10
Do you have any recommendations for a catback with a 99 jimmy?
L - We don't have a recommendation honestly.. Not a ton to choose from.
I wanted to cam my 2003 4.3 v6 but I don’t know where to start or what cam kit to use, I don’t want anything crazy since it’s my daily but what do you guys recommend?
E - Would that be your first mod?
@ yes that would be my first mod
E - The problem with recommending is there are so many different options depending on what kind of build you're going for.
@@8020Mediai cant find any mods for a 99-06 4.3 vortec
i mean i dont mind a tune and exhaust. my question is that does it make a difference? like will that 25-50Hp gain be noticeable or will i sepnd the money being dissapointed. cuz if im going to be dissapointed i might as well saved that money for a future 5.3 swap.
M - I mean it'll be noticeable, but if you're saving for a 5.3, then we'd keep doing that.
Which catback exhaust system will work for me , if i already have short tube headers and a high flow catalytic converter. 2001 Silverado
R - There are a lot of options out there that all depend on sound preference. Hard for us to say which would be best for your setup.
A huge question for me would be, do you trust those plug-in tuner chips that fit into the scanner slot? I probably wont go that route, unless im just being dumb and thats how youre supposed to do it
V - There's many ways to do it. If you don't trust it, there's other routes out there. No reason to for yourself into getting one.
@8020Media ok thanks, I have a 08 1500 sierra WT that I just need a little extra juice with haha, feels like I'm driving a semi when I'm hauling a trailer (yes under weight) and I don't really want to engine swap it. The current truck market in my area is way too inflated so I'm not trying to buy a whole new truck but 🤷♂️ I'll try your tips and see if I can be satisfied 😂
V - Keep us updated!
You could definitely build a 1500hp vortec the blocks are super strong and they are 2 bolt mains so you can get splaid 4 bolt mains to put in
the cranks cost alot tho they were $2500 for a stroker crank when i put one in my elco
im probably making 400ftlbs of torque to the wheels and probably about 320hp the vortec heads are insanely good for torque i have issues lighting up the tires and i have the elcos stock gearing in the rear (2.56)
K - Don't know if that was a typo or not. Are we seeing 1500hp..?
@8020Media yes I'm sure a stock 4.3 vortec block could make 1500
Is the l31 the same
S - The L31 is a 5.7 Vortec. Mods are different if that's what you're asking.
@@8020Media oh shoot I just tried to look up witch 4.3 version I had it's in a 2004 blazer zr2 4x4 trying to get some nice daily mods that wake it up a bit it already has no cats and duals to flow master proflow
S - Keep us updated with your build!
Throttle body replacement..remove the defuser 10 to 25 hp gain
S - Thanks for the insight.
Theres only 1 answer , if you have a 4.3 it can be fast but never will be until you fit a cam.
P - Correct
The real answer for power is just LS swap it 😂
N - I mean, if you have the budget, sure lol.
Nah lmao that's what everyone resorts to I wanna build a badass v6 lol
V6 build is the way to go.