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What is the easiest 5.3L to 6.0 Conversion?

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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Default What is the easiest 5.3L to 6.0 Conversion?

I have an 08 Tahoe and want to upgrade the 5.3L to a 6.0L.
Will an LY6 long block drop right in there? It should right?
I'm going to change the cam anyway so I can drop the VVT and replace the lifters and springs.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Ys it will it's all gen 4 so no problems
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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LY6 is a direct swap
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Nothing to it. Take one out, put the other youll have to get ur ecm reflashed or tuned for the 6.0 tho.
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