01 ECSB 5.3 to 6.0 swap

[calicarpenter84]

New to the forum, my name is Kody. I'm sure many of you have read similiar posts. Please forgive my noobness. Anyhow, I have a 2001 Z71 with the 5.3, I found myself a sweet deal on a 6.0 out of a 04 silverado. SO here are my questions, the 6.0 is coming short of its alternator, power steering pump, and water pump. Will these swap over from the 5.3? I believe so, IMO but just need confirmation. I've also read something about the flexplate needing to be switched over? I have a built 4l65e from monster transmission. And what about the intake manifold? something about return fuel lines? Keep the intake off the 5.3? Thanks in advance everyone.

[J Industries]

It will all work, use the 5.3 flex plate. all accessories will work use the 5.3 intake throttle body and fuel rails.

Now do research and read, read, read.
If you joined this month then there is no way you read every swap thread. Your answers are all here you just have to look.

[calicarpenter84]

Thanks for the reply Jess, I've been doing research through google searchs and it typically leads me to different forums, gmperformancetrucks, etc etc.

[J Industries]

Where in California are you located?

[calicarpenter84]

Salinas

[J Industries]

Not to far, Im in Tracy are you going to do any performance upgrades?

[calicarpenter84]

I was considering it since I got such a good deal on the motor itself. Just not to sure what would be the most bang for my buck. Any suggestions?

[kerrige]

Good tune and a stall are by far the best bang for your buck mods in these trucks.

[J Industries]

mostly depends on budget, but at least get a nelson tune, then stall, then gears, ect.

[calicarpenter84]

I know I will be getting it tuned for sure, read that it will run off the tune of the 5.3, but would much rAther enjoy the full performance of the 6.0. The truck has a
6 inch lift and 2 inch body on it, I believe it's already been re-geared to 4:10. But not positive seething to look into. I was thinking a pair of shorty headers but heard that there isn't much gain over stock exhaust manifolds.