Ive been thinking about converting my 4.8 to 5.3. What all is needed to complete the conversion? Ive done a search but havent really found anything. Is it worth the money to do the conversion?

 

put in a 6.0 instead of a 5.3 other than motor you would need a tune thats it

 

I agree. But if you go 5.3, just swap em out. When you get time, get it tuned

 

yep forget the 5.3 and get a 6.0 or an ls1??

 

I say scrwe them both and get a 408!! Then spray it.

 

I dont have much cash right now cuz im in school so I dont really have money for a 6.0. Thats why I was just thinking about changing the 4.8 crank to the 5.3 crank. Is the crank the only difference between the 4.8 and 5.3?

 

no you will need the crank, rods, and dish pistons to the 5.3, not unless you want to keep your 4.8 flat tops for a higher comp.

 

I think buying all the parts indivudually will cost you as much as getting a 6.0 from the junk yard. I think.

 

Lot of work for 10hp.

 

could not have said it better myself. Just get a bottle to help you.