I've had this truck since I was 16 (2006) and originally built a 468 BBC with my dad for it and it ran well for many years and never quit! About 2 years ago I started gathering parts and dissecting the old ride, haven't been able to work on it a lot because its in my dad's garage and naturally I work more than when I was 16 haha.
ANYWAY, down to business: Started off sand blasting the engine bay
It needed it, the old engine mixed with a few years of a bad steering box had the engine bay looking pretty nasty
Next I decided, after dealing with all those years of literally no traction with an affordable lowering kit, to go with the adjustable ride tech kit out back. Also came to the conclusion the stock trailing arms might disintegrate with the new setup.
I wouldn't call the kit "bolt in" but its still a nice piece
Engine so far....
Stock bottom end Ly6 with deleted VVT, ARP rod bolts, Pac 1218 Springs, Comp trunion upgrade, China head studs, Tick stage 2 turbo cam (227/235 | .624”/.610” | LSA115+5), CTS-V accessory drive, Holley Hi-Ram intake, 120lb Holley injectors (overkill), and c6 exhaust manifolds.
Getting closer to the end I will need help from you LS swap guys that have done this before because I'm starting to get to the point where the small things left are overwhelming. Cheers and hope to keep progressing!