So I needed a new motor for my 1968 c10. It had a 350/TH400 combo. The old motor needed rings, bearings, new cam, lifters, etc. I figured instead of spending money on the old motor that I should build the carb'd 6.0 that I have always wanted. This truck is my senior project for high school, so I am trying to keep on some kind of budget. So far the plan is:

- 2002 LQ4 out of a Denali. Has 100k when pulled
- Keep stock short block (for now)
- Swap the 317 heads for some L92's
- GMPP Carb Intake
- TH4OO
- 3500-4000 stall
- Comp Thumpr Cam
- Holley or Demon 750

Here are a few pics of my progress so far

How she sits with the Micky ET Streets out back





Pulling the old combo





And the motor I picked up from LKQ





More progress soon to come

 

A carbed 6.0? I like it and hate it at the same time.

Good luck, it should be nice.

 

Didn't know any 2002s had EGR?

 

I thought they all had EGR?

 

Nope my 02 doesn't and as far as I know none of the later models do.

 

Ah well whatever. All the junk is headed out, to be replaced by GMPP Intake and Stainless F Body Headers. Anyone need a set of truck manifolds?

 

hey where are you located?

 

Nice build.

 

looks good.. nice truck. that old engine looked clean *** hell.

 

Awesome truck.