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    I was looking into the 6.0 swap but I read some where that you gas mileage drops drastically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhdNPrerunners View Post
    I was looking into the 6.0 swap but I read some where that you gas mileage drops drastically.

    i look at it this way, it doesnt matter whatcha do rather it be 5.3 or 6.0 the more bolt ons you add the more the mileage hurts, then sometimes thats not even true, you'll be surprised at some of the MPG some people are getting with 6.0s.

    my first post was if you were gonna spend that kinda money on heads blah blah blah, i would just go 6.0 even if its just stock, at lease you'll be that much further in the game.. even if you keep it stock you'll be better off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skeet View Post
    i look at it this way, it doesnt matter whatcha do rather it be 5.3 or 6.0 the more bolt ons you add the more the mileage hurts, then sometimes thats not even true, you'll be surprised at some of the MPG some people are getting with 6.0s.

    my first post was if you were gonna spend that kinda money on heads blah blah blah, i would just go 6.0 even if its just stock, at lease you'll be that much further in the game.. even if you keep it stock you'll be better off.
    You know the more I thought about this I realized you are right, a 6.0 conversion would be better than building up my high mileage 5.3. Right now I am getting 13-14 mpg so I doubt it will get worst gas mileage than that with a 6.0. So my next question would be is there only certain years 6.0 that I can put in my truck since it's a 99? Also where can I get a decent priced motor from? Thanks guys

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