looking for a rcsb but have noticed that every single one around me is a v6, how much work would it be to swap the v6 for a ls motor?

 

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quite a bit of time and money. Here's my budget for my rcsb lq4, 4l80 swap. This includes parts from my parts truck which I sold.

Items Debits Credits Subtotal

2000 Silverado 500 -500 pd
2500 Gauges 150 -350 sold
hvac controls 45 -305 sold
transfer control mod 25 -280 sold
2 wheels 125 -155 sold
idler pulley 52 -197 pd
block off plate 10 -207 pd
Autozone 5/5 87 -294 pd
Texas Speed 1243 -1537 pd
timing cover 31 -1568 pd
injector wires 39 -1607 pd
motor mounts 35 -1642 pd
trans bolts 11 -1653 pd
ls6 intake / e fans 300 -1953 pd
autozone 5/8 4 -1957 pd
Sierra 3000 -4957 pd
head work 120 -5077 pd
Transmission 300 -5377 pd
torque converter 310 -5687 pd
pacesetters 400 -6087 pd
summit race 5/9 100 -6187 pd
flexplate bolts 30 -6217 pd
flexplate 35 -6252 pd
vss pigtail 19 -6271 pd
pcm terminals 26 -6297 pd
spark plugs 15 -6312 pd
spark plug wires 68 -6380 pd
fuel filter/ return 75 -6455 pd
cross member 150 -6605 pd
intake gaskets 25 -6630 pd
rear main seal 25 -6655 pd
valve cover gaskets 10 -6665 pd
Silvy Hood 150 -6515 sold
starter and bolts 70 -6585 pd
dremel brushes 10 -6595 pd
e-fan connectors 15 -6610 pd
dremel bit set 20 -6630 pd
headlight restore 35 -6665 pd
radiator hoses 42 -6707 pd
a/c belt 20 -6727 pd
a/c tensioner 34 -6761 pd
coolant temp sensor 30 -6791 pd
jegs bellhouse dowel 17 -6808 pd
fuel line parts 18 -6826 pd
trans mount 7 -6833 pd
wind switch/mirror sold 45 -6788 sold
grille / aux switch sold 60 -6728 sold
v-8 frame mounts 110 -6838 pd
thermostat housing 31 -6869 pd
tc bolts 33 -6902 pd
driveshaft sold 60 -6842 sold
trans lines 44 -6886 pd
y-pipe 135 -7021 pd
trans dipstick 108 -7129 pd
rock auto fuel pumbing 48 -7177 pd
tc bolts 22 -7199 pd
ground terminal 25 -7224 pd
psi harness 580 -7804 pd
trans cooler 70 -7874 pd
steam vent coupler 16 -7890 pd
catch can 155 -8045 pd
o2 sensors 32 -8077 pd
driveshaft 440 -8517 pd
rear end 660 -9177 pd
rear seals bearings 100 -9277 pd
8/19 rock auto 12 -9289 pd
trans cooler fittings 13 -9302 pd
trans line retainers 12 -9314 pd
seats sold 200 -9114 pd
heater hoses 55 -9169 pd
battery tray 22 -9191 pd
barb nipple 6 -9197 pd
nitrous 1700 -10897 pd
wheels and tires 1200 -12097 pd
spark plugs 30 -12127 pd
e-fan harness 100 -12227 pd
speakers 50 -12277 pd
alternator 160 -12437 pd
spark plug wires 25 -12462 pd
nitrous fill 90 -12552 pd
engine trans sale 600 -11952 sold





Total Spent 13422

 

Finding a decent RCSB is hard, at least for a decent price. Some people think these things are made of gold or something. I've seen 99-01 models go for 6-7k. Seems a bit much to me for a 3k truck. I searched a while and found a loaded 05 that needs a bit of TLC, but overall clean truck. Only paid 3k for it, it ran but the 4.8l engine was shot. But 5.3l engines are all over the place for cheap. I'd recommend getting a V8 truck to start. It's a lot cheaper in the long run to than swapping from the V6. I got under 4k in mine after swapping a low mileage 5.3, an almost new gm reman 4l60, a cam and valve spring upgrade, and all new gaskets. She runs good now. Still needs a good cleaning though.

 

I paid $3K for my 2000 GMC in 2012. Had 168K, 4.8/60E. Not much else for options. Had a white fender (truck was pewter) and some dings and scratches. Had recent tires and brakes, ran well. I used it for a year and gave it to my father.

My current truck I bought a year and a half ago. I paid $7000 for it. Is in much better shape, 108K miles, every conceivable option, and a nice set of 18" billet specialties wheels with new tires. Was a 5.3/60E before the swap. Big difference in price, but I feel I got a lot for my money.