6.0 swap or Radix

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Apr 1, 2009 | 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thunder550

You will NOT be happy with the N/A 6.0 and 4L80E. I can guarantee you that it will be the same as, if not slower than, your 5.3/4L60E combo is right now. If you're using it as a building block for a future performance upgrade, then go right ahead. That 80E will soak up all of the extra power that the 6.0 has over the 5.3. 1st gear will feel like a dog. Been there, done that.

The 5.3 with a 1900 on it at 6 psi will live FOREVER. I ran my 5.3 with a Radix on it for about 80k miles, and when I pulled it apart it looked brand new inside. That was with meth and 10 psi through it as well. If I was going to start over and was in your position, it would be 100% no-brainer...1900 all the way.

hmm...you really don't like the n/a 6.0 with the 80e, do you. It may be a dog on the street but it seems like it would actually help a ton at the track with traction. With 4.10s and the really low 1st of the 60e, with a perfect hooks it just seems like a snapped output shaft waiting to happen..

Apr 1, 2009 | 03:13 PM

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I have a gauge for that

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Originally Posted by BlownChevy

I would not let an internet poll drive my decisions.......Do what YOU Think is right based on the input from others.

I know this lesson well, I am just looking for other opinions.

I have 35x13 tires that weigh 113lbs with 4.56s on the stock 10bolt with the G80, I am waiting for my rear end to explode...