need advice for top end rebuild

[kerrige]

Might want to think about an 80e swap especially if you do a lot of towing. For about 2k you could have yourself a LQ4 and 80e that will give you power and reliability. Won't have to worry about an 80e dying on you until you really up the power
This is an addiction and it can really get outta hand fast

[NAREJEPP]

Might want to think about an 80e swap especially if you do a lot of towing. For about 2k you could have yourself a LQ4 and 80e that will give you power and reliability. Won't have to worry about an 80e dying on you until you really up the power
This is an addiction and it can really get outta hand fast

just curious, if i was to look around for a 6.0 and 80e, what's the best way to do it? i think most people just get them out of yards, but my dad has used them before and says its kinda a gamble on whether or not you get a good set. is there some way to shop for them to know your getting a decent motor, or is there a specific type of junkyard to look at or what?

[kerrige]

Lots of people with good luck on LKQ also look around on the forums and of course junkyards are a good place but your going to want to try and use ones which have a guarantee on their parts. These motors are pretty solid though you shouldn't have to roll the dice too bad. Depends on what you can find, a few years ago it was a lot easier, but now it is such a popular swap that these motors are a little more difficult to find and have a higher price tag. You shouldn't pay more than 2k for the combo as long as the miles aren't super low. Also try and get a 2001 or newer if you can due to the fact that the older models had a longer crank issue.

[NAREJEPP]

Lots of people with good luck on LKQ also look around on the forums and of course junkyards are a good place but your going to want to try and use ones which have a guarantee on their parts. These motors are pretty solid though you shouldn't have to roll the dice too bad. Depends on what you can find, a few years ago it was a lot easier, but now it is such a popular swap that these motors are a little more difficult to find and have a higher price tag. You shouldn't pay more than 2k for the combo as long as the miles aren't super low. Also try and get a 2001 or newer if you can due to the fact that the older models had a longer crank issue.

ok, thanks for the heads up. i figure if i can save my extra dough through the end of the year, i should be good to start a late winter project

i'll definitely be asking more questions, and doing my homework in the mean time.