The Road to 500+ HP - 5.3 to 6.0 Swap
03-21-2014, 07:37 PM
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Looking at a 2007 Vmax 6.0 Crew cab truck tomorrow. Seen some rust on my truck and now feel like I'm fighting a never ending battle. Would rather stick all this money in a newer truck but If the price doesnt work this project will go on in my truck now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnkrzACd7I#t=57
Update: This thing was a POS, Tranny going and motor making noise. Time to keep moving with my build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnkrzACd7I#t=57
Update: This thing was a POS, Tranny going and motor making noise. Time to keep moving with my build.
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03-27-2014, 11:31 PM
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Got almost all parts in, Rods/pistons/flywheel going to get balanced tomorrow.
COMP Cams GM LS Series Retrofit Trunnion Kit Done
Started to port The intake to work better with my 102MM TB.
Plan is to build the motor Next weekend
COMP Cams GM LS Series Retrofit Trunnion Kit Done
Started to port The intake to work better with my 102MM TB.
Plan is to build the motor Next weekend
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03-27-2014, 11:43 PM
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Looks like the build is coming together good. I want to build one for mine in the near future, hell my girlfriend wants to build a 6.0 for her truck too. Great way for a couple to bond haha. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of power you put down.
04-01-2014, 09:32 PM
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Took Some Video tonight of the Truck as we are coming to an end with the 5.3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-ro...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGqq...ature=youtu.be
Also Got tranny Cooler in and Engine under paint. Used a rattle can but should look better then the black/rust it was. Shift kit box got opened today but didnt want to start that till Saturday. Talked to EPS and My cam should ship end of week but starting short block this weekend.
Checked Fuel Pressure and Key on 55, idle 50, 5,000+RPM 60, So will be using the stock pump for now.
Stock Tranny Cooler
Upgraded and then light coat of black paint on it
Engine
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04-01-2014, 10:38 PM
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Im down in Portage. Got a few buddies who live in GB, and I make it up to most games.
Looks good. Got any closer pictures of how your mounted the trans cooler?
Looks good. Got any closer pictures of how your mounted the trans cooler?
04-02-2014, 12:17 AM
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What I did was went to home depot and got like a 3 foot x 1 inch flat stock aluminum or galvanized steel, was like $7. Removed the Stock cooler and cut the flat stock to fit the bottom bolt holes, you can reuse the 10mm stock bolts. The top brace you will have to predrill a small hole and I used the bigger fat screws that came with the kit and screwed the top flat stock into the core support thing. Here is My awesome MS paint skillz.
