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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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i just purcahsed a 6.0 vortec on a rolling chassis. it has all of the accesories. i plan on putting it into my 1991 chevy full size. it currently has a 4.3 with the stock 5 speed. if any ones knows of any where i can get help or advice on the way to do this with out running into any problems that arent suspected? thanks for any help
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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i just purcahsed a 6.0 vortec on a rolling chassis. it has all of the accesories. i plan on putting it into my 1991 chevy full size. it currently has a 4.3 with the stock 5 speed. if any ones knows of any where i can get help or advice on the way to do this with out running into any problems that arent suspected? thanks for any help

You are in the right place....I know a few people have done this MOD.....I am pretty sure you will need to modify the frame to clear the AC pump....
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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yeah i have found out about that one, the AC compressor and i know that i need the adapters from Advance Adapters
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Wish I knew more for ya, I have not done much research on that topic.....
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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thanks for anything
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Check out ls1truck.com, I know there are a few guys over there that have performed this swap.
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