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03-28-2011, 02:33 AM | #1 |
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5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
hey guys i'm usually over on 73-87 side. but i have a question about a motor swap.
i've been looking for a 97 or 98 chevy or gmc. but i really want to swap a 5.3 in place of the 5.7 for gas mileage and i can find a 97-98 with a high miles motor and swap in a more fresh 5.3. how hard would it be? and what all would be involved? estimated cost? all input is appreciated
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03-28-2011, 08:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
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03-28-2011, 02:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
thanks, that was i was going for
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
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GMC Guy, if you do this, I really hope you do a build thread.
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04-01-2011, 10:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
That is an awsome link, I have been pondering swapping my 5.0L to a 6.0L using a 4L60E instead of a 4L80E like most 6L came with.
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04-02-2011, 09:32 AM | #6 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
Bwood, careful! 4l60e wont take the 6.0l torque.
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04-03-2011, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
While Clyde65 is correct, You will tear a 4l60 up just as easy with a 5.3. As long as it's good to begin with and you don't dog the piss out of it, it will be ok .
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04-18-2011, 12:16 AM | #8 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
My intention is to rebuild mine with the components to "beef" it up. I'm not looking to make a drag truck, just something that got some gonads to pull the bikes from race to race. My combined mileage out of my 5.0L is around 15. I don't see doin much worse with the 6.0 espesially with a 60E instead of an 80E. The rear end is 3.42, so with the P255/70R15s I should still see 2k at 70 mph. Honestly, I'm not too bad with the pedal, I think it will make a good combo for getting down the road.
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04-03-2011, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
If a 4l60e is all you have for the time being, then go with it. but it will not handle the TQ of a camed 6.0 period, unless you drive it like my mom, which I could never do and I doubt you could. a camed 5.3 will also tax the 4l60e but the tranny will last longer behind even a camed 5.3 than a camed 6.0
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04-08-2011, 04:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
Yeah, I found that over on ls1tech when I was building my first ls swap mustang.
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04-18-2011, 10:13 AM | #11 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
Building the 60e will extend its lifespan, but won't necessarily save it. I've seen guys on ls1tech roast plenty of 60e's with big torque.
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05-03-2011, 09:27 PM | #12 |
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Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
when i graduate from school i want to start a swap ive been wanting to do.
buy a late 90's standard cab long bed k3500 with a 5 speed and a 454 and swap a stroked 8.1L into it. plans are for a mild sleeper diesel killer truck. and so i can have over 500 cubic inch engine in a steetable truck lol |
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