figured id start a build thread since stuffs getting done
as far as ive tore this thing down, im starting to just think of finding a 6.0 short block and throwing it in there.
04-29-2012, 08:07 AM
#23
unfortunetly no i didnt..i took the dude i bought the truck off's word. i figured a fully loaded v8 truck would have the best engine you could get also. but i was wrong and so was he..o well. it does give me a reason to 6.0 swap it now.
05-06-2012, 10:25 AM
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I'd always be wary of which V8 is in a RCSB 1500. I've never seen one with a 5.3, they're all 4.8's when I've looked at them. At least you didn't get a v6 so you only have a shortblock swap to do.
However, I have a buddy pushing 15lbs. on a stock 4.8 and it refuses to give up. He's been doing it for 2+ years now and with 40" tires I didn't think it'd handle it for a month.
However, I have a buddy pushing 15lbs. on a stock 4.8 and it refuses to give up. He's been doing it for 2+ years now and with 40" tires I didn't think it'd handle it for a month.
05-06-2012, 11:30 AM
#27
I'd always be wary of which V8 is in a RCSB 1500. I've never seen one with a 5.3, they're all 4.8's when I've looked at them. At least you didn't get a v6 so you only have a shortblock swap to do.
However, I have a buddy pushing 15lbs. on a stock 4.8 and it refuses to give up. He's been doing it for 2+ years now and with 40" tires I didn't think it'd handle it for a month.
However, I have a buddy pushing 15lbs. on a stock 4.8 and it refuses to give up. He's been doing it for 2+ years now and with 40" tires I didn't think it'd handle it for a month.
05-06-2012, 11:34 AM
#28
but yes, the 4.8 loves boost. and id seriously put money down on a 4.8 to make more power on boost then a 5.3 or 6.0. everything about the 4.8 is perfict for boost. im just looking for decent horse power N/A build for now...but boost later.
