4.8L - 6.0L

[kash]

This will be my first swap, you guys really seem to know your stuff. Just a few questions to clarify here..

Do I need to find an engine within my trucks model years? i.e. 99-02? or will newer engines work aswell. I was also wondering about the ECM/PCM (computers whatever you want to call them) I read somewhere on here that you cant just swap them due to different VIN numbers. Is it possible to just drop the motor/tranny in, connect all the same wires as they were on the previous motor, and have the dealer re-calibrate the computers? (tow the truck there) Not sure whats easier or how to handle that situation.

Besides the obvious motor,tranny,exhaust and intake manifolds, are there any unexpected parts I may need? Finally, what would you guys recommend I do to the motor before dropping it in to get some nice power.

I know this is probably the millionith time you guys have seen a post like this, but I'm a swapping virgin, I want to make sure I have all the angles covered and you guys really seem like the ones to ask! Thanks in advance for any and all information you can provide!!!

[06BLACKMAX]

"Besides the obvious motor,tranny,exhaust and intake manifolds, are there any unexpected parts I may need? Finally, what would you guys recommend I do to the motor before dropping it in to get some nice power."


A cam and a stall before you do the swap. As far as what cam and stall to get, you need to decide what all you will be doing with the truck and future mods after swap. IMO a 224/224 cam and a 2600-2800 stall would work great for an every day driver.

The harness should work i think, but as far as the computer, dont mess with the stealerships, contact Allen Nelson for the reprogramming, he can do anything you want with the computer. www.nelsonperformance.com Highly recomended

[DBYRD]

if u do a search on here there is an entire thread dedicated to this swap. u know what i feel nice this morning here u go: CLICK HERE for thread!

[kwkenuf]

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if u do a search on here there is an entire thread dedicated to this swap. u know what i feel nice this morning here u go: CLICK HERE for thread&#33; [/b]

That is the V-6 to to V-8 thread.... not interchange of V-8 engines...

[DBYRD]

ur right it is my fault. damn when u been runnin ragged all weekend long those 8&#39;s start loosing the left side and looking like 3&#39;s. my bad. th v8 to v8 swaps are easy.