Better gains with 6.0 vs.5.3

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03-13-2005 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo 6.0

You are dead on for the 6.0 and cam choices,you would be right were you want to be for ETs.If you are a good shopper $1300 would be the high side for a 37K mile 6.0.I seen on car parts.com there was a burned top for $800,all you need is the longblock.You might consider a 2400 stall while the engine is out,have a stocker rebuilt have the torque converter shop bend the fins.Should be done for under $200.I see you have a stall,ok.You have a good base of mods Go 6.0 or dont go at all,nice to see a realist.

I wouldnt waste your time or energy putting that cam in the 5.3,you would regret the results,you have a few tunes mailed back and fourth the motor would pull hard between 4k-6K RPM and everywhere else would be a disapointment.

i found just the block(2001) for $650. it was in a burning truck. would 5.3 heads be ok on a 6.0 block? i know they would fit but would they flow good?

if i could get a good block for cheap then i would get one for sure.

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03-13-2005 | 09:45 PM

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You can piece it together and make a good budget motor,5.3 small valve heads?PASS,buy some cheap cream puff LS1 heads,hand lap the valves and maybe new valve seals.

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03-13-2005 | 09:46 PM

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$650 is to much for a bare block.Go $800 for a longblock 6.0 instead.

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03-14-2005 | 10:42 AM

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Hey Randy,

I one of the guys that purchased a 6.0 for $800. I'm still cleaning this thing. Good deal though. Judging by your truck mods I think I saw your truck at Lesson with Louis.

Rob

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Originally Posted by Randy Grabert

You could put them on the 5.3 for now and still save for 6.0 man just bought 3 6.0's 800 each. what rpm are you turning your 5.3.

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