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    need some help desiding

    ok i just came across some motors and blocks would like some input. ok i can buy a bare 5.3 block with the all the covers,cam retainer and lifter trays for $80 or i can buy a 6.0 block bare for $300 or i can buy a long block 5.3 for $300. im going to completely rebuild the motor before i put it in the truck regardless of the engine what would you do

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    What comes with the 6.0? for a little bit more you could buy a rinnung lq4
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    just the block and main caps no covers or retainers but he has them for extra like 30 with bolts he also has cranks to 30 for a standard and 75 that have turned 10 and checked. he has alot of mis. parts to

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    I would just spend the extra money on a running 6.0 $300 for a bare block is crazy.
    2000 Silverado ECSB- 5.3 CAI, Pacesetter LTs, ORY- Pipe, Magnaflow XL, E-fan, Ported T/B , Nelson Tuned, Built 4l60e, Circle D Stall, 3.42s G80, 2-4 Drop, Hertz Highs, Rockford 501s

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    where can i find a running 6.0 for that i have looked all over around here and cant they all want like 1000. i was planning on aftermarket rods and pistons

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    im just weighing my options and the cost im not shure what im doin yet

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    I'd build a 382 if I were you
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    382 what bore and stroke is that im going to drive the truck alot

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    Thats boring it out to 5.7 with a 4" stroker crank
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    im prolly going to just go iron 5.7 with 243 heads and small cam nothing to huge and a little shot of nitrous thanks for all your help

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