5.3 to 6.2 engine swap

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03-05-2016, 01:48 PM

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You should have a 4l60, i dont know that the crank will allow a 4l60 to bolt to it.....

When I asked a while back no one said anything about this. I hope that it will bolt up since I've already purchased the engine.

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03-05-2016, 02:02 PM

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Scrap that motor

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03-05-2016, 02:07 PM

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Scrap that motor

Curious of why you would scrap this engine?

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03-05-2016, 02:10 PM

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Its a weak motor from factory, crank is a bastard, heads are garbage

Onky good thing from motor is the actual block

These motors sell for 200 complete since they are not desired

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03-05-2016, 03:03 PM

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Anyone know what all is needed to do a LS swap into a Colorado currently with a 3.5? 4wheel drive if that matters.

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03-06-2016, 09:58 AM

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Its a weak motor from factory, crank is a bastard, heads are garbage

Onky good thing from motor is the actual block

These motors sell for 200 complete since they are not desired

Got ya. I thinks I've found some 243 heads. Working on finding another crank also.

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03-06-2016, 10:25 AM

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Change the rods and pistons while youre at it

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03-06-2016, 11:19 AM

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Anyone know what all is needed to do a LS swap into a Colorado currently with a 3.5? 4wheel drive if that matters.

Wiring harness, trans bellhousing(if 4l60e), trailblazer 5.3/6.0 oil pan(iirc colorados have same setup with the axle going through the oil pan) accessory drive, whole bunch of stuff.... probably less expensive to trade it in on a colorado with a 5.3 or a silverado....