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I've always heard that they were a good upgrade to the TBI 454 and earlier 454 heads. 90 and older is particularly bad and that is largely due to NO OVERDRIVE. The 8.1 Vortec was produced to compete with Dodge's 8.1 Magnum V10, and Ford's V10 Triton engines of the time. 98 Single Rear Wheel 3500 7.4 Vortec. I just ordered an ECM for my 7.4 and was curious on if you guys did this tuning on the 5.7s? 4.56 might be abit tall. This modification won't be cheap or easy to install, but will eventually pay for itself if you do a lot of towing or drive a lot of miles. Our kits include camshaft, lifters, piston rings, pistons, both rod and main bearings, cam bearings, timing components, oil pump, frost plugs and gasket set, with an option to purchase a crankshaft as well. Primary or Expansion Gauges And Upgrade Kits (52mm) For 2008+ OBDII CAN bus vehicles, Upgrading SIx-Gun, Economind, and SpeedBrake, or use with BBus Sensor Modules. will i notice anything? Well, they can be had stupidly cheap, not counting the extra work it takes to remove the engine and then dispose of the lifeless RV. How much can you get them for? Why a motorhome? The heads, pistons, and intake are stock. It is a re-programmed ECM, either you send yours in or we send you one on a core exchange. We have a complete Banks Power System and Banks Air Flow. Using 3.5-inch aluminum tubing from CXRacing, we configured the intercooler between the YSI supercharger and the blow-through carburetor bonnet. After all, every horsepower lost to such "parasitic drag" is one less that won't be helping your truck move down the road. Power & Performance News is the source for news, tech and products that help you get more performance from your vehicle. The tune will definitely wake the truck up. Oil tends to collect on the crankshaft counterweights, adding weight to the rotating assembly (crankshaft, rods and pistons) and reducing horsepower through parasitic drag. Im interested to know if you change the shift points or anything like that cause I have a shift kit in the transmission already. I have a 2000 gmc k2500 with the l29 454. It was not a good moment to debut a big cubic-inch big block designed for performance vehicles, but the Chevy 7.4 made an impact nonetheless. Dec 18, 2007 . Also known as the Vortec 7400 (7.4L, Regular Production Option designation L29), Chevrolet's Vortec 454 was a modern-day evolution of the company's most legendary big block. Please just leave in the order comments your requests to be done. Don't worry about what a camshaft may produce at 4000-5000 rpms in truck engines like this - YOU DON"T DRIVE THERE! We are currently out of clean/painted cases for the PCM's. Thanks. I would like to get the o2 delete. How much will the customization cost me? will your new part ecm work on this motorhome. First off, I snagged a used 454 throttle body off ebay and sent it out to www.rvmorsemachine.com to get bored to 54mm for some decent air flow for this big block project. There should be no reason to ever need to reprogrammed in the future and if you needed a replacement PCM we can take care of that for you. We've had a lot of issues with 1996 & 1997 PCM's so for the moment we are not tuning those. Edelbrock 7162 Performer 454 Cam kit can produce 540 horsepower and 530 ft-lbs torque power on a 454 engine. Will this correct my RPM gauge issue? Programmers. If you send your ECM in, we can make the necessary adjustments you are requesting. Obviously different, but I still think the 454 has more to offer. Cost is $395 plus a $175 core charge which is refundable. I straight wired it to test it and it will run. Both Vortec 7400 heads (the '98-'01 12560241 and the '96-'01 10141279) have about 100cc chambers. UltraPower 7.4L ECM Benefits: Gains of 40-45 HP and 45-50 lb-ft torque depending on existing upgrades Gains of 1/2 - 1 MPG Maintains speed and higher gears when climbing hills A few weeks ago I bought a very low milage 454 Gen. VI L29 Vortec engine with hydraulic roller. The tuning is custom to each vehicle depending on calibrations, modifications and any special requests. The 7.4L was originally offered in three versions: the LS5, LS6, and LS7 (which was never offered as a factory option to the general public). I have a 1996 Suburban K2500 with the L29 engine and 4l80 trans. The compression was plenty low for use with the blower, but the extra power it provided would eventually be multiplied by the boost. That said, the main internal differences between the L29 and L21 is that the L21 has forged pistons and crankshaft. BBK Performance Parts 1710-XC GM VORTEC 305/350/454 80MM POWER PLUS THROTTLE BOD. We set all the parameters in the PCM, so you will not have a way to make adjustments on your end. CHEVROLET 7.4L/454 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing Departments Restoration Stock Replacement Street Rod Shop Departments Air & Fuel Delivery Books/Videos/Software Brake Systems Chassis & Suspension Cooling & Heating Engines & Components Exhaust Exterior & Accessories Fasteners & Hardware Fittings & Hoses Gaskets & Seals We can tune stock or modified, not a problem. Check out their web sight Bankspower.com Gains with the modifications you have done would be around 45 HP/ 45 TQ. We also took the liberty of installing a Race-Port blow-off valve from Turbo Smart. Dyno-tested with up to 50% more airflow than restrictive factory box air filter and intake tube. 2019 Rodney W. Brazel Inc. - Ultra RV Products is a Division of Brazel's RV Performance, UltraPower GM / Workhorse 1998-2000 7.4L Vortec (454) Custom Tuning, within 24 hours from the order date. (454 used only MAP) 2. Use a set of long-tube headers (exhaust manifolds) and an aftermarket exhaust system. Free shipping. Distributors cap and rotor kit features brass inserts and stainless steel rotor springs,designed to provide the best possible fit to ensure maximum conductivity between the distributor towers and spark plug wires,prevents arc through and crossfire. Yes you are correct that there is torque management which "pulls" back power when taking off from a stop. I do still have all the O2 sensors but would like to delete them if possible. If you can find this PCM in a salvage yard or from a different type of vehicle that uses the same, we can likely program it to your vehicle for you. Once the order is placed and you have paid for a core, we will program a PCM here and ship it with a return shipping label for your core. I'm is Arizona and I'm planning a trip this month after Bonneville, to Aberdeen, home town, and Centralia, still have relatives there. Chevrolets Vortec 454 was a modern-day evolution of the firms most famous big block. If I send in a functional pcm for my Suburban mentioned in last question whats the average turn around for it? Its amazing what some bolt-on parts can do! Vise grip, needle-nose and standard pliers. Then, in 2001, GM dropped the 7400 and 454 combination in favor of the final powerful big block, the 8100 496-cubic inch engine with 340 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 455 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm. I have a 98 C-3500 dually with a Vortec 454. I have a 2000 OBS Chevy quad cab with a 454 Vortec. This upgrade will not only improve overall top end power but it also . It was bone stock 2x4 extended cab dually. Apr 10, 2008 #5 M MyBoTy Veteran Member I have 2000 Itasca, 30 foot Class A motor home with a high mileage engine, will the ECM performance reprogramming, short the life of my engine? It wasnt the best moment to put out a big cubic inch big block designed for performance vehicles, but the Chevy 454 made an impact. Unfortunately this is not something that we offer. We can tune it if you can build it :). Give me some idea as to what this product does exactly, and how I will benefit from spending $$ on it. During its five years on the market, the 7400 was employed in 26-foot U-Haul trucks for commercial purposes. The only weak link is the peanut port factory heads and the sprinkler style fuel injection. Vortex comes from the word vortex. The goal was to construct a fuel-efficient engine with an air-to-fuel combustion system that would eventually produce more power. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. $119.95. The performance chip is fully compatible with your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in all trims, including the 2.7L, 3.0L, 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.0L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L, 6.2L and 7.4L engines. We have no issues with tuning a higher mileage engine as long as it is in good running condition. With the shut downs due to the virus, our normal service company that does that for us is closed. Yes, this would be the compatible ECM with your VIN and part #. We tune the original black box PCM but do not do the 411 swap. Probably cause no cats. The Chevrolet 454s of the 1970s were the most powerful, with the LS5 producing approximately 360 horsepower and the LS6 generating around 450 horsepower. Makes NO permanent changes to your vehicle's computer! It's a nice cam for a 454 big block chevy engine that runs with 1500-6500 RPM Range. My question is what cam you would recommend for towing? It gets you an EGR blockoff plate for the Vortec 4.3/305/350 engines. Temperature measurements taken before and after the carburetor revealed that the fuel cooling dropped the intake charge temperature from 235 degrees (before the carb) down to 120 degrees (after). The L29 454 was originally rated at 290 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque thanks to a combination of fuel injection, large oval-port heads (to replace the peanut ports used in the previous Gen V motors) and a slightly higher static compression ratio. It is $495 if your sending your core/pcm in first. Mar 20, 2011 #4 M MyBoTy Veteran Member Feb 9, 2002 1,567 Lubbock, Texas USA Vortech Superchargers Thanks, WILL THE 2000 1 TON DULLY I HAVE STILL PASS CAL SMOG WITH THIS TUNE UP EMC. The batteries are fully charged and there is 12 volts to the distributor. I recently ordered an ecm for a 7.4 vortec and was very impressed. No where near diesel power my ass. way stronger than a stock 12v, 6.5, & 7.3 powerstroke by far!!!! He eventually figured it out. I just bought this 97 suburban 4wd with the bbc. Wiring is the same. Can i tell if my RV has this already? So, I am contemplating upgrading this thing for more power, or selling and buying a Dmax. Our tuning is custom to your vehicle so if you ever did have a dealer flash the computer it would wipe out the performance settings and revert to stock. I have a 1999 Fleetwood Flair with a 7.4 Workhorse. Performance Street, great low to mid-range. I'm sorry, we can't tune anything prior to 1996 model year. Learn more. Gains will be on par with what we achieve with the RV's so it will very well suited for towing. I just purchased your UltraPower GM / Workhorse 1998-2000 7.4L Vortec (454) Custom Tuning. And what is the final cost of your ECM. Pace Performance Products in Ohio put together a decent upgrade. Of course, the guys wanted to see what the old iron block had in her, so they ran a baseline test. The state of California requires that this warning be posted for people purchasing products that reside in California. Whether the kit is intended for stock replacement or racing, various levels of compression will allow for improved performance with emphasis on top-end power and high RPM. The bill: $3,699.96 for all but the carb. Most generic tuners only change very basic parameters within the computer, whereas UltraPower Tuning changes approximately 400 parameters including both engine AND transmission settings. I read in earlier questions asked that you had stopped doing the earlier ones. Some differences are: 1. Mfg Performance Parts www.straubtechnologies.com www.distributorgears.com This is a lie. I dont have the 2000 VIN only the VIN from my 1995. What are your recommendations?? We are running about 2-3 days on turnaround right now. I would like the biggest bang for the $. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BBK Performance Parts 1710-XD GM VORTEC 305/350/454 80MM POWER PLUS THROTTLE BOD at the best online prices at eBay! Headers suggested. We set it for the best performance in all conditions, it is not user adjustable. Chevrolet Performance 10141280 Part Number: 809-10141280 Chevrolet Performance L29 Vortec Cast Iron Cylinder Head L29 Vortec Cast Iron Cylinder Head 1991-2000 Big Block Chevy Gen V/VI Engines Only Bare Head Sold Individually View Details $756.99 Ships on 03/02/23 FREE Shipping Lowest Price Guarantee Add To Cart Full Forum Listing. Hello! What type of gains could I expect with a tune for this? We gain on average 45-50 horsepower and 50 ft. lb. We don't however specialize in forced induction applications so we would not be able to help you with that. In 1996, when all of GMs models received excellent reviews due to a new range of engines that added power, every one of its vehicles were praised by clients. For a plain jane Sierra, not bad in my opinion. what does this do at emission inspections?? I do some pulling but mainly driving with this truck I have a factory y pipe with no cats and dual 3 inch flowmaster mufflers. I plan on a couple of cross country trips this summer before the Banks PPB install, so, should I wait for the tune until after the Banks install or do the tune this year? Or if I pay to send in, is the return shipping included in the $495? Turn around time is 1-2 business days. As I understand it I do not have the newer 0411 ECM and these have better processing power but need to be repinned. I'm sure there are other differences that would need to be addressed but you should still be able to re-use the original key and ignition harness. Install an aftermarket windage tray in your engine. If you are placing an order to ship outside the United States, Shipping Insurancewill be required and added automatically at checkout. They said they no longer support my RV and had no parts available. Another popular upgrade is changing to Bosch 4 hole injectors. I have a 2000 3500 454. The single core from CXRacing featured 3.5-inch inlet and outlets and had been tested previously at over 1200 hp and 25 psi. It is a redesigned Chevrolet Big-Block engine and was introduced with the 2001 full-size pickup trucks. 7.4 chevy engine in georgia boy pursuit motorhome. Also I dont have either downstream 02 sensors. It was only designed for Chevrolets high-performance vehicles, such as the Chevelle and Corvette, and there were claims that engine horsepower output was actually underreported by Chevrolet during the muscle car wars. Does this computer hav egr delete programmed into it. We do not go further back than 1996 (OBD2) modules, sorry. With the 454, putting in Vortec 350 code and chaning the displacement and enter in the tables/constants/switches appropriate to the 454 is all that is needed. The heads used on the L29 combined the large oval intake ports with small (100 cc) combustion chambers to produce a slightly higher (than the Gen V) 9.0:1 compression. 1 cat is gone already and the other is gutted i am taking it off next week when i get a chance. Roller Lifters 5. Howards, Hydraulic Roller Camshaft, Chev BB Gen 6 454-502, GM, Chev BB Billet Steel Hyd. Buy your Chevrolet Performance 454 crate engine from JEGS High Performance today! Are the tunes generic or do you change different things for different people? Parts overview- James L29 Vortec 454 build Ep2 - YouTube 0:00 / 19:37 Parts overview- James L29 Vortec 454 build Ep2 20,387 views Oct 10, 2019 391 Dislike Share Save Dick Hamm 4.68K. from your CUSTOM TUNING,ECM, J'ai l'intention d'amliorer l'ordinateur de mon VR, par un model ULTRAPOWER mais avant d'acheter, j'ai besoin de savoir quels fuel injecteurs seront le mieux adapts ( conomie et rendement ) avec le nouveau module? If product is incorrect for the provided VIN we will contact you to revise order. Don't know how tuning would work. I fought this truck with the cats deleted and air pump disabled. Other #s not sure what they are if theyre useful, 86DAFMM0017433PS, HDW # 16239740. The K&N raises the horsepower of your 5.7 Vortec crate engine by 45 percent. The Vortec enhancements simply allowed GM to pass smog at a higher RPM. Yes, we can tune your engine for more power, doesn't matter what type of transmission. Based on experience, we have had good results with Comp Cams 212/218 hydraulic roller camshaft. There are a lot of variables that play into the exact gains we can achieve but I would say somewhere around 45-50 HP and 60 Ft Lb. I have the parts list and see one item called 01-412-8 hyd roller cam for $315. Is the Vehicle Control Module an ECM by another name? Feel free to call me with your vin # handy if you would like to get your order in. At the relay the Orange wire is hot with 12 volts continually. Make use of long-tube headers (exhaust manifolds) and an aftermarket exhaust system. No videos but your ECM is fairly easy to identify and replace. A cold air induction setup will feed the engine cooler and more oxygen-dense air. We CAN tune the engine computer with our UltraPower tuning to get more performance but we MUST have you send your PCM in to us for programming as it has a unique PCM that we don't have cores for. I know they were installed in trucks from 96- 00?. The 1970 Chevrolet 454 was the most powerful with outputs of 360 and 450 horsepower from the LS5 and LS6, respectively. The 1993-or-so design FEAD has been shown the clear the factory hood. I know that my question is very reduntant but I need to ask it .I pull a trailer and want a little more tow po1wer. I have a 1996 Winnebago with a P30 chassis and a 454 75,000 miles and runs great. Sequential-Port Fuel Injection (454 only had 2 Throttle Body Injectors) 3. Just make sure to include that information in the order comments and we can make that happen for you :). That extra air entering your engine must go somewhere; a full aftermarket exhaust system like this is always beneficial to fuel efficiency, especially when combined with a freer-flowing intake. $360.56. Project Boneyard Boost was one of those rare occasions where we got to apply a massive infusion of power to a motor that cost next to nothing. Windage trays are thin, sheet metal plates that fit over the bottom of the main caps and act as a barrier between the oil in the pan and the crankshaft counterweights. Yes, you will still pass emissions as long as you don't tamper with the existing emissions systems. a good set of headers help to. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. im wanting /needing power and torque. Truck has k&n air filter, 2.5 inch exhaust (no cats), e3 spark plugs and 8.5mm plug wires. The 8th digit of your VIN is the letter "D" which designates your engine as a 7.4L LP4 which is different from a normal L29 7.4L. And i was wondering what benefits will i see with my 454 i have a new jasper motor with upgraded injectors and full exhaust. Jump to Latest Follow . is this unit ready for plug and play. We modify this so that it is still "safe" but definitely wakes the truck up. At times I get a dtc for bank 1 and 2 too rich. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, NOTICE: Fororders outside of United States. Next best upgrade you can make is the Banks TorqueTube headers (, We recommend these injectors:https://www.fiveomotorsport.com/bosch-oem-454-j-code-884-black-knight/. The same 290 horsepower that was standard for all GM cars in 1980 was maintained throughout the decade. It would be a good idea to re-tune for the Banks and injection systems. That model of 454 is alot diffrent then gen 1..It wont take a normal cam and theres some other diffrences that kinda limit what can be done to it.im sure someone will chime in with specifics Yes, it's a OE roller camshaft block and 1 piece gasket crank. I wouldn't mind an EGR delete for the part throttle improvement and a cleaner intake, but mostly I would like to keep everything else functioning, I am looking for more torque below 3,000 rpms, ideally in the 1500-2500 range, because almost all of my driving is in that range. It may or may not have a decal on the ECM depending on if they did a mail order tune or came in to our shop. Just worth mentioning. Buy your Big Autoparts Ignition Distributor Set DR474 DR331 at Amazon! Your vehicle is not compatible. If it does work what would do for pulling and climbing hills? Its 567 horsepower of usable, reliable, fun power that anybody on a budget can build. Only a set of dyno headers and an electric water pump were different. I don't drive the truck daily so could send my ECM to you for tuning My question is would this eliminate the SES light for the cats P0430/20 and air pump ?? 800-417-4559 Jay, https://www.ultrarvproducts.com/UltraPower-GM-Workhorse-7.4L-(454)-Custom-Tuning. It was known as the Vortec 7.4 (7400, Regular Production Option designation L29) in North America and across other markets. That just won't do. This camshaft provides more lift and longer duration using the 10-12 Manifold vacuum. Following up from previous question, here is the VIN 1GDG6H1BXYJ907917 and #s off the ECM, 09384681, sev. In an effort to further drop the inlet air temps, we installed a makeshift air-to-water intercooler. If you would like to place your order feel free to give me a call at 800-417-4559. We are not able to assist in providing this PCM. I think they were made before Chevy started using real tornados. Free shipping for many products! The peak numbers jumped from 791 hp and 713 lb-ft with no intercooler to 847 hp and 761 lb-ft with the intercooler. m) at 3200 rpm. TQ with those modifications done. O-rings: Top and bottom, 14.5 mm - Viton. After installed Ultrapower GM/ Workhorse 1998 7.4l Vortec 454c. But like any stock engine, there was tons of power left to be squeezed out. Windage trays are thin, sheet metal plates that bolt to the bottom of the main caps and act as a barrier between the oil in the pan and the crankshaft counterweights. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Do you offer anything for the 5.3? I heard these trucks have a torque management system does this computer give my truck back all its power? Heads, intake and headers would definitely wake it up. I THINK I want a diesel until I look at the prices. Yes, you can pay the $100 up front core charge and be refunded when you send your original back to us. Not only did the cam swap net an additional 52 horsepower (peak-to-peak), but the gains exceeded 80 hp higher in the rev range. $199.95. The truck does not need to be emissions compliant. I bought this truck brand new. The 7400 was essentially the same big block 454 that powered Chevy through the muscle car years, but with improved cylinder heads and a hydraulic roller camshaft, it was far more efficient than the old LS6 could ever hope to be. It can be done fairly cheap , power for days and 15-20mpg, I repeat. Any "recalibration" would require sending your ECM to us for programming changes. "SE" Special Edition Tuning Kit For MerCruiser 454 & 502 Magnum MPI Engines. Your email address will not be published. We can tune the 2000 ECM for that engine and I'm pretty sure the ignition harness on that vehicle has no tie in with the ECM. 454 Vortec Reliability and Ownership Guide, Pre-Purchase Inspection: What to look out for, crate version of the 454 big block from Chevy, 1996-2000 Chevrolet/GMC C/K GMT-400 platform trucks 2500/3500, 1996-1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500/GMC Suburban 2500, 1996-2000 Chevrolet Express ( & 1 ton versions), 19982001 Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick/Isuzu H-Series 4500 5500, Larger Fuel Injectors and Fuel Pump Regulator. At this point the engine run well, with no code problems. . better yet have it tuned (Brian Bosch I believe is the man to talk to about . $399.99. Buy in monthly . Install a high flow air filter and cold air induction intake. To find out just how much the 30-year-old behemoth could muster, they took it to Westech Performances dyno room. The tuning alone will be the single biggest change you can make to improve power and throttle response. Would we still get the good price when you get more control modules in stock? Injector type: US-CAR, saturated. HotCars covers all things automotive: the latest auto news and informative reviews on the car, pickup truck and motorcycle industries. I have Bosch Gen III injectors; Volant Air intake; and 3 exhaust. Do a 12 swap and be done. The Vortec 7400 was based on Chevrolets 1995 7.4-liter 454-cubic inch V8 big block, which produced 230 horsepower. I've made several performance upgrades myself, but are always looking for something better. My question is that I have a 1998 7.4 parts truck. My goal is to improve torque and trans efficiency then MPG. Whether your power boat is running boost or naturally aspirated, we have the correct performance parts for your application. The terms ECM, PCM, and VCM are all used to describe the engine computer by various manufacturers, yours is located above the radiator . It is quite a noticeable difference! performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Change to a synthetic oil that is light-weight. We do not, however, have core PCM's for this engine so you would have to send your PCM in for the flash. 496 cubic inches. Configured with our pulley combination, the YSI spit out a peak boost pressure of 19.1 psi where the boosted big block produced 791 hp and 713 lb-ft of torque. What is the difference between a Duramax 6.6-liter and a Chevrolet 7.4-liter engine? 1997 gmc 3500 cc dually. The old, weak 240 HP 454 is every bit as. Buy your ELGIN Industries HL-7003S Hydraulic Roller Valve Lifters set at Amazon. You can definitely hold on to your PCM, that is not an issue. Even so, this engine was built primarily to provide huge towing power for CAFE-standard exempt vehicles, so there remains some room for improvement. This ignition system upgrade will allow you to set your distributor for a little more timing advance.