Is the LR4 an LS engine?

The LR4 is a 4.8L iron block truck engine that was introduced in 1999. Along with the LM7 and LQ4, they were the first LS truck engines. The LR4 was available in GM pickups, vans, and SUVs until 2007. The 4.8L engine is also known as the Vortec 4800.

Is the LR4 a good engine?

Being first produced in 1999, LR4 was one of the first engines of LS series for trucks along with LM7 and LQ4. These motors are reliable and can boast of great strength and are even more efficient with boost or nitrous. They can achieve 1000 hp if some updates are made.

How much HP does a LQ9 have?

LS Family: Gen. 3, 6.0L, Iron Block, Truck Engines

What kind of camshaft does a 4.8 LS use?

Check out the gains made by the Comp XFI RPM XR265HR camshaft over the stock LR4 camshaft starting at 4,500 rpm. That’s a significant amount of top-end power gained, and would probably lead to quite a bit of ET in the quarter-mile.

What kind of camshafts does tick performance use?

Tick Performance proudly offers our Elite Series of Camshafts designed specifically for 4.8, 5.3, LS2, LQ4 & LQ9 Engines! Using the latest and greatest technology available, we’ve put together a complete line of Camshafts that are designed to meet every goal, from mild to wild.

How many horsepower does a comp camshaft make?

While a 47 horsepower and 15 lb-ft peak gain is impressive, the really impressive part is the huge amount of increase under the curve from about 5,000 rpm onward. Check out the gains made by the Comp XFI RPM XR265HR camshaft over the stock LR4 camshaft starting at 4,500 rpm.

What kind of head does a 4.7L V8 have?

While the 3.7L V6 has a balancing shaft, the 4.7L engine doesn’t need it. The engine is equipped with cast aluminum alloy cylinder heads. Between each head and engine block, there is a three-layer laminated stainless steel gasket. Head bolts are 11 mm.

Check out the gains made by the Comp XFI RPM XR265HR camshaft over the stock LR4 camshaft starting at 4,500 rpm. That’s a significant amount of top-end power gained, and would probably lead to quite a bit of ET in the quarter-mile.

While a 47 horsepower and 15 lb-ft peak gain is impressive, the really impressive part is the huge amount of increase under the curve from about 5,000 rpm onward. Check out the gains made by the Comp XFI RPM XR265HR camshaft over the stock LR4 camshaft starting at 4,500 rpm.

While the 3.7L V6 has a balancing shaft, the 4.7L engine doesn’t need it. The engine is equipped with cast aluminum alloy cylinder heads. Between each head and engine block, there is a three-layer laminated stainless steel gasket. Head bolts are 11 mm.

Which is the best camshaft for low torque?

COMMENT: GOOD LOW END TORQUE AND PULLING POWER. PERFORMANCE CAMSHAFTS Street or strip, Engine Pro Performance Camshafts simply out perform the competition. Our manufacturing accuracy promotes improved valve train stability resulting in improved power gain.