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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Does anyone have a link or a write up on swaping from a 5.3 to a 6.0?
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Thats a pretty straight forward swap..
not sure what your looking for
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Write up: remove 5.3, install 6.0

Done
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TXSZ66AVLANCHE
Write up: remove 5.3, install 6.0

Done
Forgot the tune..
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Replace any respective parts that may visually appear to be different like the fly wheel. The Intake is the same but the fitting on the back may not be the same. It may be plugged if it came from a hydro boost equipped vehicle. Also make sure the sensors are the same. Some changed and the plug that fits it may be different.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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4.8 to 6.0 Engine Swap
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
Forgot the tune..
he only asked about the swap itself
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Thanks you guys. I'm not worried about the tune as much as I am about the process.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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I like to plan for as much as I can so there's no surprises.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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no different then if you were replacing your 5.3 with another 5.3. Theres nothing special required, its very straight forward.

Would rec pulling trans with motor, much easier
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