i want to get a 6.0 to replace my 4.8 is it a direct swap or should i change the tq converter or anything else i have on my tahoe now cai,lt headers,ory,and custom tune by westers. its a daily driver and i don't plan on spinng the rpm to high i was thinking maybe a yanks converter ttr2600 and the 6.0 at the same time for now also which 6.0 should i get any help i can get will be appricated thank you

 

years and engine codes play a factor as to the internals and power levels. I don't know the specifics, but early LQ4s had a bit lower compression and powdered metal connecting rods, i think. LQ9s were rated a bit higher on HP and had forged rods, again, I think. Later LQ4s were about equal to all LQ9s ion terms of power and components. Again, I am unsure of the accuracey, but that should give you some direction on where to start searching.

As for the swap, I believe if should be fairly straight forward. Probably going to need the wiring harness / ECM for whatever motor you put in.

Hope this helps.

 

my tahoe is an 04

 

right, but when talking about the harness, what matters is the year of the motor that you put in. Sensors using different connections and being located in different spots can play hell on the swap. Is that what you were talking about?

 

i just want the swap to be as easy as possible

 

also is the anything else that i should consider changeing while everythngs out

 

thats a question of your budget...not opinion. Do alot of reading. First I would say find and purchase a motor. That way you have something very specific you can ask questions about. It will be easier for you to identify the differences between what you have and what you are installing if the motor is in front of you. personally, 6.0s go for about $1k, 5.3s go for aabout $250. there are some pretty strong running 5.3s out there, plus it leaves a bit more money for mods (cam, P&P heads, etc...)

 

and FWIW, my 5.3 @ 140K with LTs and a tune was still whooping on new Rams when I sold it.

 

If you get a 6.0 from 01 to 07 classic, it will bolt right in and all of your accessories and sensors will swap right over. All you'll have to do is have the PCM tuned for the 6.0. You might want to consider upgrading the trans though, as the 6.0 may eat it for lunch. Alot of guys have swapped 6.0's and their 4L60E's have been fine (GMCtrk comes to mind), while others have gotten out of the driveway and down the block and their trans took a dump.

Essentially though, if the trans will hold up, it's as easy as swapping longblocks and having the PCM tuned.

 

while i have it out is it worth changing the tq converter