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    how? 4.8L to 5.7L

    how do I make a 4.8L into a 5.7L
    i know you have to bore the block and use a different crank.
    what crank and what size bore?
    and which rods do i use?
    thanks for the help everybody.
    larry

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    you are the man Quik.
    im thinking about doing this just for a back up motor.

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    i was just trying to have a spare motor. and be cheap about it.
    heck you want me to spend a bunch of money now.
    lol
    6.125 rods arent going to be cheap are they??

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    I have read where you take the 5.3 and just bore it 3mm to make 5.7L, so just buy a used 5.3L and bore it.

    Read here in teh GEN III info to the right

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    2006 1500 CC/SB with the 5.3L and Nelson PCM.
    soon to come is a intake and exhaust. (wifes truck)

    Other vehicle is a 03 2500HD CC/SB 6.6L DMAX straight piped and Edge stacked with Superchips and gauges, Loves to eat rice for sure! Fartcan exhaust makes it better!

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    really? 5.3 and just bore it huh. well i have a stock 5.3 as well. so i just might do that.

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    well thats not to bad.
    i was hoping i could use a stock rod. lol
    just want this as a cheap back up motor. lol
    maybe i should just rebuild the 5.3 or the 4.8L back to stock.
    nah that wont be no fun. lol

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    Yes, you can make a 5.3 a 5.7 just by boring it to 3.9. The stroke is the same in the 5.3,5.7,6.0; 3.62".
    I have the Eagle rods cheaper than $450; $400 shipped.
    '92 GMC reg. cab, step side. 7.32@ 92.3. SOLD
    http://videos.streetfire.net/video/d...d700c6401f.htm
    New project: '00 S-10 ext. cab, ZQ8, 370, T-56, daily driver.

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    yeah i guess i could do a stock rebuild. but i think ill go with your first suggestion.
    found the rods for 385.00 at TRT

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    ive got a stock 6.0l crank sitting int he garage. so ive got my christmas list worked out. lol thanks guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trtturbo View Post
    Yes, you can make a 5.3 a 5.7 just by boring it to 3.9. The stroke is the same in the 5.3,5.7,6.0; 3.62".
    I have the Eagle rods cheaper than $450; $400 shipped.
    Thats a good price, actually debating about building a 370, how much for the 6.125 rods, and a 4340 4.00 stroke crank shipped to eastern canada?

    Thats if Canada is even an option to ship to...hopefully it is

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