aluminum/steel 5.3s
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aluminum/steel 5.3s
Anyone know the years/vehicles that have aluminum 5.3s?
I have a 72 SS ElCamino that I am going to upgrade. Thinking about either an aluminum 5.3 or steel 6.0 with an automatic.
Not really looking for the baddest, just something drivable and kool.
Any comments/suggestions?
I have a 72 SS ElCamino that I am going to upgrade. Thinking about either an aluminum 5.3 or steel 6.0 with an automatic.
Not really looking for the baddest, just something drivable and kool.
Any comments/suggestions?
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i think if anyone got to choose between a all aluminum 5.3, and a iron 6.0, they would get the 6 liter, LQ9 if your lucky. they respond better to anything you put on it.
and the 6L would look perfect in a elco. a 5.3 would look small, just a 327(325).
and the 6L would look perfect in a elco. a 5.3 would look small, just a 327(325).
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Originally Posted by nick993
i think if anyone got to choose between a all aluminum 5.3, and a iron 6.0, they would get the 6 liter, LQ9 if your lucky. they respond better to anything you put on it.
and the 6L would look perfect in a elco. a 5.3 would look small, just a 327(325).
and the 6L would look perfect in a elco. a 5.3 would look small, just a 327(325).
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Thanks for the comments/suggestions.
I'm leaning toward the 6.0. There's no substitute for cubic inches, just concerned I'll get carried away and not make it driveable!
I'm leaning toward the 6.0. There's no substitute for cubic inches, just concerned I'll get carried away and not make it driveable!
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
4.8, 5.3, 6.0's and even strokers are all the same external dimensions... how could a 5.3 look smaller than a 6.0???
AGREEEEEEDDDDDD!!!!! all ls motors 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 are all teh same size externally.
so if the 5.3 looks small then maybe you should get a smaller car or a bigger motor..... or get your eyes checked....