5.3 00 Silverado
06-02-2007, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SwampedSilvy
Man yall are fast on the replies thanks and great info too. Yeah the whole lifter thing is bs and i hate it because i really liek the truck and always have. So is there a kit that can be used to swap to a 6.0 or whats needed. Nothing big seeing as easy as it sounds. And does the 6.0 have the same lifter issues as the 5.3??
Yes, all the LSx series engines (5.7ls1, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0) can experiance the same issues. There's really no kit to make a 5.3 into a 6.0. What people mean when they say to swap to the 6.0 is, they want you to take out the 5.3 and but a 6.0 and put it in your truck.
This, to me, is not cost effective when you can fix the existing engine.
06-02-2007, 02:59 PM
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So your sayin i should replace the lifters and guides. Even on a motor with 100k. I mean i guess its possible considering the truck has no loss is power really, it just sounds like a pos. Where can you purchase the guides and lifters through gm only?
06-03-2007, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SwampedSilvy
So your sayin i should replace the lifters and guides. Even on a motor with 100k. I mean i guess its possible considering the truck has no loss is power really, it just sounds like a pos. Where can you purchase the guides and lifters through gm only?
06-04-2007, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SwampedSilvy
Anyone know where i can get the guides and lifters?
06-05-2007, 10:15 AM
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Torque Wrench,
In this situation, is there a updated lifter and guide design that engines with this issue would benefit from? IE: LS7, LS6, L33? Part numbers? Are these any different in design from the lifters / guides from a LS1(5.7l), LM7(5.3l), LR4(4.8l), LQ4/9(6l/6l H.O.)? Ahhh, to be free of annoying engine noise.
In this situation, is there a updated lifter and guide design that engines with this issue would benefit from? IE: LS7, LS6, L33? Part numbers? Are these any different in design from the lifters / guides from a LS1(5.7l), LM7(5.3l), LR4(4.8l), LQ4/9(6l/6l H.O.)? Ahhh, to be free of annoying engine noise.
06-05-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ForcedTQ
Torque Wrench,
In this situation, is there a updated lifter and guide design that engines with this issue would benefit from? IE: LS7, LS6, L33? Part numbers? Are these any different in design from the lifters / guides from a LS1(5.7l), LM7(5.3l), LR4(4.8l), LQ4/9(6l/6l H.O.)? Ahhh, to be free of annoying engine noise.
In this situation, is there a updated lifter and guide design that engines with this issue would benefit from? IE: LS7, LS6, L33? Part numbers? Are these any different in design from the lifters / guides from a LS1(5.7l), LM7(5.3l), LR4(4.8l), LQ4/9(6l/6l H.O.)? Ahhh, to be free of annoying engine noise.
....but I've installed several sets ans they seem to be performing with no problems.
06-05-2007, 05:56 PM
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How much of a pain is it to install these? Say i was gonna keep the 5.3 and build it up what would be a good setup for a good lowend midrange powerplant. i like to play offroad and pull alot so.. And the same for a 6.0 what kinda stuff should i be lookin for.. Sorry for all the questions just trying to weigh my odds and get some good insights thanks to all who have helped so far