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Thread: The great 5.3l vs 6.0l swap debate.

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    well if you can get a 6.0 for close to the same price as a 5.3 why would you choose the 5.3?...

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    The 427s are catching up. Now we have 454 and 500" options, too. There are less people that own the large cubic inch engines, so there are less people doing R&D to build to big power.
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    yay theres 3 of us that agree on the same thing....its a miracle
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    Im hoping to see a gain over my previous setup...we will know the 30th. Old setup put down 350 to the wheels.High mileage 5.3 with bolt ons and a small cam
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    :debates next pissing match topic title:



    Thanks for the info guys. Gives me something to think about.


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    tisk tisk
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    6.0 hands down. That is if your going for good power N/A.

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    that doesnt matter NA or not 6.0 makes more power, i run a 5.3 cus when i do beat a 6.0 its that more satisfying
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    Quote Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo View Post
    that doesnt matter NA or not 6.0 makes more power, i run a 5.3 cus when i do beat a 6.0 its that more satisfying
    i got a 5.3 so i wouldn't break my transmission
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    Quote Originally Posted by zebra View Post
    i got a 5.3 so i wouldn't break my transmission
    good idea
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