First build 6.0 help with parts list.
02-07-2013, 06:25 AM
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First build 6.0 help with parts list.
this is my first engine build so bare with me.I have no idea what to get.
I'm wanting to build a 6.0 and found a block that will need to be punched out to 6.2 size (don't know how much). from what I have heard I can use factory crank and use LS3 rods and pistons. If so what would be a good cam and what heads? I have 799 on the 5.3 now. If I milled them .030 new springs (size?) can I still use them on the new build and have good or better compression than stock 6.0? This will be in a daily driver, any help or a good part list would be great. I would like I to have a nice sound but still have low-end.
truck is
2004 Z71 silverado 4X4
4L80e (stock)
4.88 gears
35x12.50 R17's
LT headers/cat less exhaust
I'm wanting to build a 6.0 and found a block that will need to be punched out to 6.2 size (don't know how much). from what I have heard I can use factory crank and use LS3 rods and pistons. If so what would be a good cam and what heads? I have 799 on the 5.3 now. If I milled them .030 new springs (size?) can I still use them on the new build and have good or better compression than stock 6.0? This will be in a daily driver, any help or a good part list would be great. I would like I to have a nice sound but still have low-end.
truck is
2004 Z71 silverado 4X4
4L80e (stock)
4.88 gears
35x12.50 R17's
LT headers/cat less exhaust
02-07-2013, 07:24 AM
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Why it need to be bore to 6.2 for?if you get flat top you can just bolt 243/799 on it be like 10.9-11.0 c/r.if it was me I just bore it 370 or 408 and be done. 5.3,5.7 and 6.0 has the same rods 6.0 I think has a bigger crank (could be the same).get the ls2 hd timing chain. Ls7 lifters and pushrod checker the get push rods.if you want a big cam in it may want to valve relives on the pistons.
Note: if you take your block to get any machine work make sure you have your piston on hand when going!!!
Note: if you take your block to get any machine work make sure you have your piston on hand when going!!!
02-07-2013, 08:10 AM
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not for a daily driver... I have a set of SDPC 5.3 heads with 61.1CC I was hoping to use. I'm not sure what the CR would be with them being 61.1CC on the 6.0. also what would be a decent sounding/daily driving cam and springs?
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what CC heads should I look for to run flat tops pistons? or what would be the best option?
or what would 317's with flat tops be? or should I go dish and mill them down?
I'm still trying to grasp all this.
or what would 317's with flat tops be? or should I go dish and mill them down?
I'm still trying to grasp all this.
02-07-2013, 12:02 PM
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what would be a good cam for this? going to try and run a stock converter if i can
TS 220R ( 220/220 .581/.581 112LSA)
comp cam
54-455-11
(215/223 .604/.60 112LSA
TS 220R ( 220/220 .581/.581 112LSA)
comp cam
54-455-11
(215/223 .604/.60 112LSA
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02-07-2013, 12:24 PM
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317 heads on a 6L with flat top pistons is 10.1:1, the same heads on a 6.2 bore would be 10.4:1, both of these combos would be great. FWIW in my area the gas quality stinks, my avalanche is 10.3:1 and detonation is a big problem. Since you have a heavy truck also 10.1-10.4 is about as far as id go on a daily driver that is heavy.
02-07-2013, 12:27 PM
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But....In my truck I run a 214/224 .600/.600 118 and its fine with a trailblazer torque converter, which is only a few rpm higher stall than a stock truck converter.