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Old 04-13-2012, 11:34 AM
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Default Help me decide, 6.0 swap

Hey everyone, ive got a 2007 NNBS RCSB. 4.8 w/ 4l60e
current mods are:
- k&N Intake
- Pacesetter LTīs & Y-Pipe
- Dumped Flowmaster 40
- 4.11 Gears & TrueTrac
- Blackbear AutoCal Tune
- 125 wet Nitrous

My transmission has started acting up when it gets very hot.. so im thinking about the 80e swap, as well as doing a 6.0, but dont know which or what. Its my only vehicle, its my daily driver, and its a weekend racer, eventhough its still slow.. 13.92 has been my best time

on the 6.0 i do plan on doing a cam, stall, and other bolt ons.. no bore or stroke..

So i need Help I dont have alot of money, 2 or 2.5k for engine and trans.. Lq4? Lq9? Ly6?.. which one do you reccomend and why?
what do i look for? what else do i need?

Thanks!
Old 04-13-2012, 12:12 PM
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Just turbo your 4.8
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I agree,, 80E and turbo the 4.8..
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ok well, im not against the turbo in any way, i like that idea too.. is there anyting i have to do to the engine though? iīll have to start looking for used kits, since i dont have enough for a new one..
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Ls2 or ls3
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I was going to do a 6.0 swap b4 i seen all that the 4.8 can do so i ordered a trick kit
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have you installed the kit? how do you like having it turbo? hows it on gas?
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ok well, im not against the turbo in any way, i like that idea too.. is there anyting i have to do to the engine though? iīll have to start looking for used kits, since i dont have enough for a new one..
Head studs: mandatory
Cam: optional

I have studs and a cam in mine (LY2, literally same exact engine you run, down to the year) and run 18-20psi and its shown me no problems. Probably around 700rwhp.
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Originally Posted by smokeshow
Head studs: mandatory
Cam: optional

I have studs and a cam in mine (LY2, literally same exact engine you run, down to the year) and run 18-20psi and its shown me no problems. Probably around 700rwhp.
Thanks for the info!.. what options do i have for cams?
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