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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I have a 2000 silverado with the 5.3l engine and i was wondering if i could drop inn a 2005 lq9 and still be able to use my ecm or computer from my silverado? or what do i need for the swap? i know this has been discussed but i would appreciated if some one can help me...
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Just use the long block from the LQ9. Use your DBC throttle body, and existing PCM. Have the 5.3 PCM tuned for the 6.0. Easy as that.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PitchblackC3
Just use the long block from the LQ9. Use your DBC throttle body, and existing PCM. Have the 5.3 PCM tuned for the 6.0. Easy as that.
What he said.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PitchblackC3
Just use the long block from the LQ9. Use your DBC throttle body, and existing PCM. Have the 5.3 PCM tuned for the 6.0. Easy as that.
can you be more specific on the DBC TROTTLE BODY? i dont really understand.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by luis897958
can you be more specific on the DBC TROTTLE BODY? i dont really understand.
The Drive By Cable throttle body your 2000 has now. Just use the LQ9 longblock and transfer all of your accessories over to it.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sureshot
The Drive By Cable throttle body your 2000 has now. Just use the LQ9 longblock and transfer all of your accessories over to it.
ok thank you sir.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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post some pics
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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i will when the swap is done..

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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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im planinig to put a cam package from tsp. but idk which one to chose the single spring or dual and from 224 or 228. little suggestions needed please.
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