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5.3L to 6.0L motor swap

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Old 04-10-2012, 04:25 PM
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Question 5.3L to 6.0L motor swap

Hey everybody, im new to the forum so i would like to get some input from you all. i have a 2001 Chevrolet silverado 1500 with the 5.3L. im in the process of getting a 6.0L in the truck now. i just want to get input about maybe some things to look for while doing the swap and also maybe some performance parts you recommend? Thanks
 
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:03 PM
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Just to warn your its gonna love fuel lol. I got a 6.0 and a 5.3 and the power is almost uncomparable but it likes the fuel.
 
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Old 04-13-2012, 03:16 PM
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O yea I already know that. I'm putting it in a 1/2 ton, not much difference but that's not a big deal right now..
 
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Old 04-15-2012, 02:59 PM
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If you are using the 4L60E tranny, get that built soon. The 6.0 has a lot more torque and will wear that stock tranny out quick depending on how you drive it. Are you getting the LQ4 or LQ9 6.0?
 
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I have a question my husband and I are trying to put a 6.0 in our 2001 chevy it had a 5.3 in it but we can't get it to hook up to our stock tranny is there something we have to order for it to mount up
 
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