V6 to V8 Swap?

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Aug 11, 2005 | 11:21 PM

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V6 to V8 Swap?

What else is needed do i need to modify my tranny,differantial,computer etc etc or do i just swap it without hasle let me know guys im might just buy a V6 and swap everything from a v8 for alot less!!!

Aug 12, 2005 | 12:07 AM

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BTW truck is a 02 4.3L and want to swap it to a 5.3L or 6.0L

Aug 12, 2005 | 09:44 AM

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its gonna take a pretty good amout of work not worth it IMO and I think you will come out cheaper gettin a V8 truck

Aug 12, 2005 | 11:01 AM

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its gonna take a pretty good amout of work not worth it IMO and I think you will come out cheaper gettin a V8 truck

Ill probably be doing this myself so it dont bother me i can get a used 5.3l - 6.0l for cheap i just wanted to know what else do i need to change!

Aug 12, 2005 | 11:22 AM

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PM onyxsilverado. I know he put a LS1 in place of his v6 so he should be able to help some.

Aug 25, 2005 | 01:53 PM

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its gonna take a pretty good amout of work not worth it IMO and I think you will come out cheaper gettin a V8 truck

it's not that much work or that costly. a 4.3L to 5.3L swap is easy and cheap. you can get a full 5.3 with everything you need for under 800 if you look for it.

Aug 26, 2005 | 11:56 PM

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did you need to fab in new motor and tranny mounts? or did you buy a front clip out of a totalled truck? This topic has always interested me. The motor mounts are different right?