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Old 09-30-2010, 08:23 PM
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I just got a 2001 LB7 Duramax and am looking to make it faster. I'd like to make it run in the 14 second range in the 1/4. What exactly do i need to do and is possible to do this with stock parts and not burning things up. I've looked at programmers but seen anything over 100 hp needs tranny work done. Give me a your opinions. I'd like to have a nice daily driver still without the worry of parts failing.
 

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Old 09-30-2010, 08:38 PM
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Congrats on your purchase. Moved to the proper spot, cause your no longer a potential owner.
 
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Check around in this particular forum. You may find what your looking for.
 
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Budget?

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$2000 -$2500 looks like 15 second truck is more realistic without a bunch of upgrades looking through posts from others.
 

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what is done to the truck as of right now?? (FILL OUT YOUR SIG PLEASE)
 
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Old 10-01-2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeeaterlb7
what is done to the truck as of right now?? (FILL OUT YOUR SIG PLEASE)
K&N Intake straight pipe exhaust Everything else is stock

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Budget?

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$2000 -$2500
 

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Not sure if you can reach your goal with a smaller budget. Def get a tuner, and if i was budgeted that strict, i would get one that has the ability to give you readings such as pyro, boost, trans temp, etc.

AT LEAST a shift kit. I am sure guys on here can tell you the bare minimum trans work that will safely handle enough power to reach your goals. I know transgo shift kit will prolly help ya out some.

Boost valve would a cheap but beneficial upgrade as well.

Help me out guys, i cnat be the only one that is willing to give him some advice
 
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congrats on the purchase!!!

the boost valve is gonna be your best bang for the buck. best $30 you'l ever spend on it!

something to consider/ i have an LB7 edge juice with additude with the most recent flash, tryin to sell becuase i just made to move to EFI-Live, if your interested i will make you and awesome deal on it! its got all the ability for all your readings as stated above
shoot me a pm if ya got any interest!!
 
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Old 10-02-2010, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeeaterlb7
Not sure if you can reach your goal with a smaller budget. Def get a tuner, and if i was budgeted that strict, i would get one that has the ability to give you readings such as pyro, boost, trans temp, etc.

AT LEAST a shift kit. I am sure guys on here can tell you the bare minimum trans work that will safely handle enough power to reach your goals. I know transgo shift kit will prolly help ya out some.

Boost valve would a cheap but beneficial upgrade as well.

Help me out guys, i cnat be the only one that is willing to give him some advice
I know it's a small budget for now. Baby on the way. I see that a lift pump built tranny and EFI Live seem to be the response for other threads I found on here. I wonder what that would run.
 


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