Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trevor73402 · 07-09-2011, 07:59 PM

Hey all,

I've been keeping a eye out for a 6.0 to do a swap into my '84 K10. I've found one that came out of a chevy 2500 HD at 80,000 miles. It is the complete setup....motor, computer, wiring harness, accessories, fuel system, manifolds.....etc, the entire setup ready to drop in.

I think I can get it for $1500. Is this a fair price?
Any quick replies would be appreciated.
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my4by2 · 07-09-2011, 08:24 PM

If you can get it for that price you'd better snag it quickly!!! I paid more for my original take-out '08 6.0L LY6 - it had only 3,800 miles on it, but didn't come with the ECM or pedal assembly... Ended up not using it though & went with a new Mast Motorsports version so it would have the internal upgrades I wanted.

y5mgisi · 07-09-2011, 08:37 PM

Thats certainly fair. That seems to be the going rate for just the motor. $1500 seems to be the going rate for a 5.3 thats complete with wiring and computer. The 6.0's are a little more expensive. So yea, pick it up!

trevor73402 · 07-09-2011, 09:14 PM

I checked and it does not have the pedal assembly.
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clinebarger · 07-09-2011, 09:37 PM

What year engine is it. I personally would never buy a engine from a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, You dont know what kind of abuse they were put through.

95 S_Trucker · 07-09-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by clinebarger

What year engine is it. I personally would never buy a engine from a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, You dont know what kind of abuse they were put through.

the only half ton trucks to get the 6.0 was the silverado ss, sierra denali and yukon denali. other than that its 3/4 ton or 1 ton.

trevor73402 · 07-09-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

the only half ton trucks to get the 6.0 was the silverado ss, sierra denali and yukon denali. other than that its 3/4 ton or 1 ton.

Yep, that's right.....when you order them over the phone or online you have no idea of what it's coming out of do you?? You dont get to pick, as far as I know. The places I've seen only give you a mileage.

Anyway, he's gonna hold it for me till monday, then I'm gonna meet him and pick it up. I realize it's just a gamble buying it from an individual. There really isn't anything I can check or look at until I get it back home and have some time with it.
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dropd80s · 07-10-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by clinebarger

What year engine is it. I personally would never buy a engine from a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, You dont know what kind of abuse they were put through.

Honestly there's no real telling if a truck was abused based solely on its tonnage.

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Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

the only half ton trucks to get the 6.0 was the silverado ss, sierra denali and yukon denali. other than that its 3/4 ton or 1 ton.

Vortec max's, GMC VHOs, and C3s also got 6.0s so there are a few options for half tons.

clinebarger · 07-10-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

the only half ton trucks to get the 6.0 was the silverado ss, sierra denali and yukon denali. other than that its 3/4 ton or 1 ton.

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Originally Posted by dropd80s

Honestly there's no real telling if a truck was abused based solely on its tonnage.

Vortec max's, GMC VHOs, and C3s also got 6.0s so there are a few options for half tons.

None of those are LQ4s There LQ9s, If your going to buy a 6.0L for a "hot rod project"...Buy a LQ9.

Ive never seen a Siverado SS or Cadillac Escalade pulling a skid steer down the freeway doing 90 or pulling 40,000 pounds of hay bales down the sevice road....But I have seen alot of 2500HDs & 3500 doing it.

my4by2 · 07-09-2011, 09:26 PM

Still a good deal, but you will need the correct pedal for that particular application.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-10-2011, 01:21 AM

I say go with it. Don't sound like a half bad deal and it doesn't have a ton of miles on it yet. Let us know how it all goes. I have been wanting to do that swap for awhile

Just don't have the funds lol!

KMK454 · 07-10-2011, 09:56 PM

How invasive of a swap is this? Are significant frame/sheetmetal modifications required for an LSx/4L60E swap, or is it pretty much plug and play with all of the components?

MadManAndrew · 07-11-2011, 12:28 AM

That was my point. You see HD's pullimg big loads because that's what people buy them for, and you don't see luxury cars hauling big loads (most of the time) because that's not what people buy them for.
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trevor73402 · 07-11-2011, 01:50 AM

Thanks for the advice guys.
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07-09-2011, 07:59 PM	#1
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out Hey all, I've been keeping a eye out for a 6.0 to do a swap into my '84 K10. I've found one that came out of a chevy 2500 HD at 80,000 miles. It is the complete setup....motor, computer, wiring harness, accessories, fuel system, manifolds.....etc, the entire setup ready to drop in. I think I can get it for $1500. Is this a fair price? Any quick replies would be appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

07-09-2011, 08:24 PM	#2
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out If you can get it for that price you'd better snag it quickly!!! I paid more for my original take-out '08 6.0L LY6 - it had only 3,800 miles on it, but didn't come with the ECM or pedal assembly... Ended up not using it though & went with a new Mast Motorsports version so it would have the internal upgrades I wanted. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

07-09-2011, 08:37 PM	#3
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out Thats certainly fair. That seems to be the going rate for just the motor. $1500 seems to be the going rate for a 5.3 thats complete with wiring and computer. The 6.0's are a little more expensive. So yea, pick it up!

07-09-2011, 09:14 PM	#4
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out I checked and it does not have the pedal assembly. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).

07-09-2011, 09:37 PM	#5
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out What year engine is it. I personally would never buy a engine from a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, You dont know what kind of abuse they were put through.

07-09-2011, 09:26 PM	#10
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out Still a good deal, but you will need the correct pedal for that particular application.

07-10-2011, 01:21 AM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out I say go with it. Don't sound like a half bad deal and it doesn't have a ton of miles on it yet. Let us know how it all goes. I have been wanting to do that swap for awhile Just don't have the funds lol! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-10-2011, 09:56 PM	#12
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out How invasive of a swap is this? Are significant frame/sheetmetal modifications required for an LSx/4L60E swap, or is it pretty much plug and play with all of the components? __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

07-11-2011, 12:28 AM	#13
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out That was my point. You see HD's pullimg big loads because that's what people buy them for, and you don't see luxury cars hauling big loads (most of the time) because that's not what people buy them for. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

07-11-2011, 01:50 AM	#14
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: Quick question about the price of a 6.0ltr take out Thanks for the advice guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon).



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