2006 5.7 to 6.1?
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2006 5.7 to 6.1?
I got a 2006 single cab hemi with the 5.7 and the automatic. I was wondering if I found a 6.1 would it bolt up to my transmission? I'm new to all this hemi stuff so if anyone could help me out id appreciate it. And if anyone has some insight on what people are doin to beef up the tranny. Already had it rebuilt once. Would the transmission from a 6.1 work in a truck? Please help lol
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I got a 2006 single cab hemi with the 5.7 and the automatic. I was wondering if I found a 6.1 would it bolt up to my transmission? I'm new to all this hemi stuff so if anyone could help me out id appreciate it. And if anyone has some insight on what people are doin to beef up the tranny. Already had it rebuilt once. Would the transmission from a 6.1 work in a truck? Please help lol
Your 5.7 can also be stroked to 6.1 or 6.4 very easily.
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Both the same. The blocks are nearly identical with the 6.1 having a revised windage tray and openings in the bottom webbing to accommodate higher RPMS plus they have piston oil squirters.
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By all the research I've done, plus looking at the engine itself, it seems the 6.1 casting has a more reinforced bottom end. Plus I've never heard of anyone blowing one up below double digit boost numbers, whereas every used STS kit (and similar items) I've (just me personally) seen for sale come from a vehicle with a 5.7 that got the boost turned up too high and boom. I've been looking for a 6.1 to build on as it seems like an all around better engine to start with.
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