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Thread: 5.3 vs 6.0 manifolds

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    5.3 vs 6.0 manifolds

    Are the stock 5.3 truck manifolds the same as the 6.0 manifolds?

    I ask because I am installing a 408 and I noticed that the 5.3 heads have "O" shaped exhaust ports but the 6.0 heads have "D" shaped ports.
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    2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting turbo

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    I am going to put on a turbo but it is a STS rear mount. I noticed a little carbon build-up on all the exhaust ports from the 5.3 manifold that were removed for the engine install. So if the stock 5.3 heads had a restriction at the manifold the P&P 6.0 heads will probably have a bigger restriction since the ports are different in shape and look larger.

    Would I gain anything by switching to the 6.0 manifolds?
    60lb Multech II Truck Injectors

    2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo
    2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver
    2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting turbo

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    Can I get away with the stock 5.3 manifolds for a while until I get the 6.0 ones?
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    2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo
    2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver
    2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting turbo

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    Thanks, Quick
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    2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo
    2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver
    2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting turbo

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