5.3 to 6.0

[andy]

I have a 2000 silverado 1/2 ton. Want to swap to a 6.0l. Anyone done this swap or know anything about 4l60e trans capability & pcm- do I need a 6.0l pcm? Is trans. controlled w/ engine pcm?

[L82gofast]

Originally posted by andy@Jan 31 2004, 07:00 PM
I have a 2000 silverado 1/2 ton. Want to swap to a 6.0l. Anyone done this swap or know anything about 4l60e trans capability & pcm- do I need a 6.0l pcm? Is trans. controlled w/ engine pcm?

Lots of people have done this (if you already have a 4.8 or 5.3). Direct swap and bolt up as long as you get a 2000 6.0(I think)and up. somewhere in there they changed the crank and you want the newer one.
Stock pcm will run it, no problem. For optimum performance, have Allen tune it.

[farmtruc]

If you can pull the engine you can do the swap. That is the hardest part.

Here's a little tip, remove part of the steering column that is in the way of the driver's side engine mount. It makes it a lot easier to get the engine in and out.

thanks l82gofast,

oh ya, a tune will really make it run, hehe..


allen

[bmbutler]

Wanting to do this swap as well.
Where should I start looking for this motor?

I want forged internals (pistons, rods, etc.). Who sells these as well?
I also want to cam it. Which cam is preferred...I need it streetable....its an everyday driver.

What all will need to be bought to switch over to the 6.0 (LQ9)?

Allen, can you help me with all this?

[bmbutler]

Oh yeah, did I mention that I want one made near bulletproff?

[blown02]

you want atleast a 01 block any 6.0 block older than that you cant bore out more than .oo5. I had all my work on my truck done at (www.speed-eng.com) they do good work. There building 2 4wheel drive ext cabs on 36s right now. ones getting 6.0 swap forged internals lunati rods cam patriot heads and a radix it supose to be around 600hp. then the other truck is doing a built 5.3 for lots of nitrous. There just trying to get there name out right now so there doing stuff cheap.

[bmbutler]

Originally posted by blown02@Mar 13 2004, 12:43 PM
you want atleast a 01 block any 6.0 block older than that you cant bore out more than .oo5. I had all my work on my truck done at (www.speed-eng.com) they do good work. There building 2 4wheel drive ext cabs on 36s right now. ones getting 6.0 swap forged internals lunati rods cam patriot heads and a radix it supose to be around 600hp. then the other truck is doing a built 5.3 for lots of nitrous. There just trying to get there name out right now so there doing stuff cheap.

That's good info to know! Thanks.

Where should I begin my search for one? I've checked eBay with no luck (used keywords 6.0 engine, LQ9, 6.0 motor, looked in the engine category, etc.


What aftermarket parts (details) are good with the 6.0?
Cam
Headers
Heads

[blown02]

I can get one for around 500 to 600 thats brand new.

[bmbutler]

where?

[farmtruc]

Hey, your truck is going to haul ass after we're done with it.

I just sent you an email with all the parts list.


talk to you tomorrow.