Ok I have done some researching here and on other sites. Hi my name is Chas and I am a powerholic..... I want to do a 6.0 swap just like everyone else. first of all, what is the best motor to do it with. It is going to be a DD and it is 4wd so I do take it offroading a bit. I want something that has a ton of power but don't want to throw more than 2-3k into the project. No FI yet. I want to build a reliable truck with more power is my goal. Track times don't matter. (I have a 5.3 with intake and full exhaust and custom tune now)

what motor, cam suggestions, other components, is it possible, should I just bore out the 5.3 and do some mods to it?

 

i found an LQ9 for less then 1300 and everything from my 4.8 will swap right over.

Same goes for your 5.3. and id say for a cam maybe something in the 218-220 range youll also have to upgrade springs and pushrods for the cam

I may be wrong but to bore your motor to say 5.7 may be an option for you but doing for under 3000 might not be doable

 

id look into gettin a built tranny before the 6.0 swap.

 

the tranny wouldn't be a problem. That budget would be motor alone.

 

My stock 60e is holding up just fine to the LQ9. I've only matted it about 12 times though.

 

I'm in the process of doing a 6.0 lq9 swap in my s10 with vette accesories.

 

LQ9 6.0L, 212/218 Cam, LS6 Springs, 2800 Stall.... Will put a big smile on that face while being easy on the pocketbook.

 

Thats the combo im going with nothing to crazy but everyone i ask says its going to move throw a 150 shot on top oh yea good times

 

that would be a low 8 sec ride but i would go with a bigger stall which i like mine very loose lol.

 

why such a smal cam thats wat evryone uses just about