1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmech · 11-11-2011, 12:28 AM

I am doing a 1991 1 ton CCSWB/SRW Project. I really want to do Duramax/Allison combo but have my hands full just doing a complete frame off resto. So for the time being I am thinking of going with a lq4/4l80e combo and saving the duramax for the future. I really want to have this on the road by summer 2012.
My question is, has anyone done or know of this combo in a CC and how did it work out for them? ie power/ towing etc? Thanks Chuck

my4by2 · 11-11-2011, 04:34 AM

Mine's still in progress, so really can't say how it'll drive or tow... I used an LY6 engine package from Mast Motorsports which is hotter than stock so it'll probably do great. I'm also using a NV4500 rather than an automatic...

The LQ4's are terrific motors though & as long as you aren't trying to tow a bull dozer or anything you should be pretty good.

Put some pics up of the truck!

STOCKISH · 11-11-2011, 08:35 AM

My 86 had a LQ4/4l80e, I loved it. Tons of power. Check out the engine section of this forum, theres a LS swap sub section with overloads of info.

SCOTI · 11-11-2011, 11:25 AM

The LQ4/4l80e combo's have moved many Suburbans around w/o issue. The weight would be very similar or more vs. a CCSB conversion. The one's I've ridden in had power to spare even pulling a open car trailer.

Not as much grunt or efficiency as the diesel option.

gmech · 11-11-2011, 01:16 PM

Thanks guys, I figured it would do a decent job. By the way this is going to be 2wd if you didint know yet, Probably 4:10 gear ratio.

11-11-2011, 12:28 AM	#1
gmech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake, Michigan Posts: 219	1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? I am doing a 1991 1 ton CCSWB/SRW Project. I really want to do Duramax/Allison combo but have my hands full just doing a complete frame off resto. So for the time being I am thinking of going with a lq4/4l80e combo and saving the duramax for the future. I really want to have this on the road by summer 2012. My question is, has anyone done or know of this combo in a CC and how did it work out for them? ie power/ towing etc? Thanks Chuck

11-11-2011, 04:34 AM	#2
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? Mine's still in progress, so really can't say how it'll drive or tow... I used an LY6 engine package from Mast Motorsports which is hotter than stock so it'll probably do great. I'm also using a NV4500 rather than an automatic... The LQ4's are terrific motors though & as long as you aren't trying to tow a bull dozer or anything you should be pretty good. Put some pics up of the truck! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

11-11-2011, 08:35 AM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? My 86 had a LQ4/4l80e, I loved it. Tons of power. Check out the engine section of this forum, theres a LS swap sub section with overloads of info. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? The LQ4/4l80e combo's have moved many Suburbans around w/o issue. The weight would be very similar or more vs. a CCSB conversion. The one's I've ridden in had power to spare even pulling a open car trailer. Not as much grunt or efficiency as the diesel option. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-11-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
gmech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake, Michigan Posts: 219	Re: 1991 CCSWB: LQ4/4L80E Combo???? Thanks guys, I figured it would do a decent job. By the way this is going to be 2wd if you didint know yet, Probably 4:10 gear ratio.



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