Newbie with LOTS of questions!!!
11-11-2009, 04:45 PM
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I appreciate all of the input. Guess I need to start doing some shopping! I will keep any and all progress updated as I go. Probably won't get alot done until after the first of the year; I just cant convince my kids that Daddy's new motor takes priority over there Christmas lists.
I have come across a really good deal on a K&N CAI. I am assuming that if I put this on my 5.3 now, I will be able to put it on the 6.0 later????
I have come across a really good deal on a K&N CAI. I am assuming that if I put this on my 5.3 now, I will be able to put it on the 6.0 later????
11-12-2009, 07:12 AM
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Yep, the CAI will swap right over. Externally, the engines are identical, all of your parts and accessories will swap right over. Personally, I'd try to find a relatively low mileage 6.0 and bolt it in and run with it. At least with the prices of machine shops around here, a good rebuild will get rather pricey, and there will be a lot more down time. My 03 LQ9 shortblock has 27k on it and the cylinder walls look brand new...it helps that the original owner maintained it well too.
I talked to a local transmission shop that has been highly recommended by some guys around here and they said they could rebuild my 60E to handle the new motor for a decent price. One question I should have asked them was would it be a good idea to have the tranny rebuilt and beefed up to handle the 6.0 and just bolt it back up to the 5.3 until I am ready to swap? What do you think?
Here is the tranny shop I was referring to....
http://www.texasperformancetransmissions.com/2.html
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