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  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2006
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    sup guys my names josh im from jax fl and i have a 02 silverado w/ a blown 4.3 im takin the 6 banger out and gonna put in a ls1 or ls2 i need some advice on what all needs to be done to drop it in and whers a good place to pick up a ls1.


  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
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    Denton Texas
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    Welcome. Shop around for an LS1/LS2/LQ9-6.0L. Get quotes from salvage yards, shop Ebay, watch the classified ad section of websites such as here or performancetrucks.net. Contact HiwayAuto in Brownwood TX. They have some good deals on engines.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

  3. #3
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    Jun 2004
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    george west texas
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    hello and welcome to the site...like red said a complete pullout is what you need..it will come with all the assys including wire harness and computer...thats the best deal your gonna find cause you dont wanna buy all this stuff seperate..it'll cost you big time...hiway auto is a sponsor here and austin will make you a good deal for this setup...pm him or leave a thread down in the parts wanted section and he will reply soon....
    '13 silverado LT...stock

    '11 lt 4x4 z71..tvs1900

    '01 gmc twins 6.0 jakes 400 ladder bars w/ coilovers tuned by nelson performance

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    Dec 2005
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    Dallas, TX
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    Welcome aboard man sweet looking truck. Never seen that hood before!! Yeah theres plenty of help here, RED is one of them for sure. Both bud and Red are right though. again welcome and enjoy your new home!!
    2001 GMC Sierra C3 with the 6.0! Vararam King Cobra, TB bypass, No cats with two 3 inch cut outs and thats it for the motor. FOR NOW ATLEAST!!
    9.5 in the 8 mile

    6000K xrtalight h.i.d kit


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