5.3 to 6.0. What gains are expected

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04-30-2009, 12:28 PM
Show&Go

5.3 to 6.0. What gains are expected

As I am getting closer to doing to Turbo and knowing my motor will soon be on its last leg. (104k with n2o and boost something will give fast) Ive been kicking around the idea of rushing a 6.0 swap before the turbo goes any further. Something with less miles. Thinking of a lq4 or 9. Dont really care which. I know the lq4 is better for boost but if I find a great deal on a 9 I wouldnt pass it up. SO here is my question. Right now my mods are
228/226 cam
Springs & pushrods of course
TBSS manifold and 90mm TB
UDP, LT, E-fans, CAI
If I took everything off my 5.3 and put on a 6.0 what kind of power gains would I see? Is it enough to rush this swap or should I put it off?
04-30-2009, 12:32 PM
George C

just boost the 5.3. motors dont know mileage
04-30-2009, 03:36 PM
Botlfed

always quick to jump on the 6.0 bandwagon.
04-30-2009, 03:42 PM
Show&Go

I list it more like getting on the faster bandwagon there G. I just would like to know what would the hp gains be.
04-30-2009, 06:05 PM
George C

the hp difference between the 5.3 and 6.0 would be minimal in boost. the TQ would be noticable. fact is the 5.3 will make more power boosted then youll ever know waht to do with
04-30-2009, 09:43 PM
Frenchy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quik

the hp difference between the 5.3 and 6.0 would be minimal in boost. the TQ would be noticable. fact is the 5.3 will make more power boosted then youll ever know waht to do with

Apparently the 4.8 will too.
04-30-2009, 10:23 PM
farmtruc

I just did a LQ4 swap with 243 heads, so close to a LQ9, to the avalanche, the notice was nice!
The torque is great and it's handling 10psi with no problem.
Torque is what moves our trucks, so the torque is definitely worth it!
04-30-2009, 10:49 PM
Botlfed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Show&Go

I list it more like getting on the faster bandwagon there G. I just would like to know what would the hp gains be.

ill remeber that when youre in my rearview :D
05-01-2009, 07:38 AM
Show&Go

Quote:

Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo

ill remeber that when youre in my rearview :D

By the time I bolt up a 6.0 the only time Ill be in your rearview is when I am giving you a head start to ease your ego G :dancenana:
05-02-2009, 11:26 AM
6.0Silvy

I did it, and couldnt be happier. Do it!!
05-02-2009, 11:56 AM
Gladiator 6.0

for me and my crew sycl, 6.0 is the way to go. 7.0s in demand we only have one on, at this point.