Im starting a build right now I have a 2005 with a 4.3 and Im gonna put a 4.8 in it the truck is a standard is their anything I should wach out for

 

go bigger with your choice of motor.....what are your plans for the "build"

 

Welcome to the site. I would def go with either a 5.3 or 6.0.

 

I second the 5.3 be more worth the time to go with a bigger motor

 

Wecome to the site!
I agree with going bigger, if your going to take the time and money go for the 6.0!

 

Welcome. I might as well jump on the wagon also.. If you are set on swapping, def go for a 5.3 or the 6.0, be happy after the swap.

 

Just like everybody else has said go bigger,5.3,6.0!! By the way Welcome from Calif.

 

welcome to the forum...and +1 on bigger is better....

 

Welcome! I agree with everyone else go BIG! The 4.8 is a good engine but a 6.0 is just as easy to install and you will get WAAAAYYYY more power out of it with mods. Lunati even makes a 427 stroker kit for the 6.0 which is on my list of things to do to my truck.....

 

Lose the 5sp and don't bother with the 4.8....