Engine swap questions

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May 22, 2012 | 11:08 AM
  #1  
i have an 08 wt 4x4 with a 4.8 i want to swap in a 6.0 but wonder is it just drop in and go or are there other things needed to do the swap? How's my tran's going to hand the 6.0 i dont want to do anything to it so it's still reliable just looking for some power without going crazy. Any Advice would be great!
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May 22, 2012 | 11:23 AM
  #2  
You'll need an updated tune for it to run well but other than that it's a drop and go affair.
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May 22, 2012 | 11:27 AM
  #3  
even if i get a 6.0 out of a older truck still should bolt up to my tranny no problems?
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May 22, 2012 | 11:32 AM
  #4  
IIRC there was a "long" and "short" crank version of the 6.0 in like 99 or so but I would stay away from those anyway because you need the later 58x reluctor wheel.
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May 22, 2012 | 02:00 PM
  #5  
You have to run a gen IV (58x) motor. Can not run a gen III (24x) motor unless you swap front covers, drill block for knock sensors, change reluctor ring *an a few odds and ends i may be missing*


Install engine, segment swap a 6.0 tune into the 4.8 ecm, bam you are up and running. The truck will not care what motor is in it as long as the ecm can control it
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May 22, 2012 | 02:28 PM
  #6  
after what year did they switch to the 58x reluctor wheel? I'd like to find the all aluminum 6.0 they make!
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May 22, 2012 | 02:35 PM
  #7  
You talking about a LS-2?
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May 22, 2012 | 02:44 PM
  #8  
2005, I think.
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May 22, 2012 | 03:50 PM
  #9  
2005 vette i think
Tbss started in 07 or 08
Chevy/gmc started in 07
Gto i really have no idea if they were 24x or 58x
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May 22, 2012 | 04:07 PM
  #10  
so anything with a 58x tooth reluctor is going to drop right in without a problem.
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