1999 Crew cab OBS 5.3 Swap

[flattopwill]

Just get a 6.0L

Don't waste your time on anything else.

I disagree. It depends on what you are going to use the truck for. If you are planning to do alot of hauling/towing then def track down a 6.0 but if not then just go with the 5.3 because it will already be a huge improvement over whatever you are taking out.

[ChevyLee]

I disagree. It depends on what you are going to use the truck for. If you are planning to do alot of hauling/towing then def track down a 6.0 but if not then just go with the 5.3 because it will already be a huge improvement over whatever you are taking out.

Of course you do.

Back when I had a stock 6.0 I was making more power then cammed 5.3 L and making better MPG, now I am cammed I make even better MPG and more power. Why would someone want that lol.... Just sayin

[flattopwill]

Of course you do.

Back when I had a stock 6.0 I was making more power then cammed 5.3 L and making better MPG, now I am cammed I make even better MPG and more power. Why would someone want that lol.... Just sayin

Well ya. If he isnt workin on a budget then go all out. I just dont see it being worth doubling the budget. People think 6.0s are gold or somethin. You can get 5.3s super cheap. If hes got big $$$$ and wants to go as fast as he can then get the 6.0 or hell go buy a 6.2 or wait why not an ls7 or lsx?

[ChevyLee]

It doesn't take big $$$$ to get a 6.0 lol

[flattopwill]

It doesn't take big $$$$ to get a 6.0 lol

Well big $$$$ is relative but it often does include doublng the motor budget.

[ChevyLee]

Well big $$$$ is relative but it often does include doublng the motor budget.

If you don't mind me asking how is that? All of the parts are interchangeable, cam shafts for a 5.3 are the same price as a 6.0

I honestly don't see how going to a 6.0 changes the price that much, you pay a little more up front but get more usable power. Just wondering have you ever built a 6.0? I have, and have helped put together a few of them for other people, same with some 5.3L's

I am not trying to be a jerk, so don't take it that way.