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Old 08-11-2013 | 03:52 PM
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I'm wanting to swap out my 4.8l for a 6.0 but dont know if I need a long block or short block my truck is a 03 Silverado rcsb still has the 60e bit will be swap to an 80e after the engine swap
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Short block will be more than good.
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Get a long block and do a straight swap over.
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Wait wait wait... This appears to be a confusion on what a long block vs. a short block it.

A long block is a nearly complete engine, as in heads, rotating assembly, essentially, everything that makes an engine an engine.

A short block is just a block and rotating assembly. No heads, no intake, no oil pan.

If you're planning on putting a certain set of heads on the engine, I'd get a short block and save some money.

If you're looking to just swap the engines, you're going to need a long block.
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Originally Posted by dmelvin
Wait wait wait... This appears to be a confusion on what a long block vs. a short block it.

A long block is a nearly complete engine, as in heads, rotating assembly, essentially, everything that makes an engine an engine.

A short block is just a block and rotating assembly. No heads, no intake, no oil pan.

If you're planning on putting a certain set of heads on the engine, I'd get a short block and save some money.

If you're looking to just swap the engines, you're going to need a long block.
This is more of the answer I was looking for I know its a noob ? But I'm not afraid to admit it thanks everyone for the response
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