I'm getting ready to build a 6.0 block, and was wondering where I can get one first of all, for pretty cheap, but I also need to know what the max bore and stroke I can get out of it, who makes really good aftermarket internals, and anyother info that I possibly need.
(Oh yeah, the motor is gonna need to put out reliable power. I know you sacrafice mpg and reliability with more power, so I need to find a good common ground too.)
Thanks in advance!!!
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best place to find one is at a auto parts salvage yard or on their web sites...
'13 silverado LT...stock
'11 lt 4x4 z71..tvs1900
'01 gmc twins 6.0 jakes 400 ladder bars w/ coilovers tuned by nelson performance
~4.125" stroke I'd say. Max overbore is block dependant, get it sonic tested I believe is the proper term to see how far it can go. I'd stick with .030".Originally posted by boonybouncer@Sep 9 2004, 11:55 PM
I'm getting ready to build a 6.0 block, and was wondering where I can get one first of all, for pretty cheap, but I also need to know what the max bore and stroke I can get out of it, who makes really good aftermarket internals, and anyother info that I possibly need.
(Oh yeah, the motor is gonna need to put out reliable power. I know you sacrafice mpg and reliability with more power, so I need to find a good common ground too.)
Thanks in advance!!!
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius
"He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel
'01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
'80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL
Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.
I think that SLP 402 is the way to go.
I have another question in LS1 conversions though.
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Appearance Mods: 20x8.5 American Racing Torq-Thrust STs, Billet Emblem, Black Chrome Speed Grille, Removed running boards, door guards, fender caps and badges, and Silverstar lowbeams and fogs
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HPE's got a killer 408 for a few hundred more. I'd go with their short block.Originally posted by boonybouncer@Sep 12 2004, 12:02 PM
I think that SLP 402 is the way to go.
I have another question in LS1 conversions though.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius
"He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel
'01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
'80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL
Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.
I looked around a bit more, and think I might end up with and ARE long block instead.
'05 Tahoe 2WD 5.3
Performance Mods: Nelson tune, 4" Volant Exhaust, Dynatech Full Header system, Volant Cold Air Intake, TB Bypass, 305/50R20 Eagle GT IIs
Appearance Mods: 20x8.5 American Racing Torq-Thrust STs, Billet Emblem, Black Chrome Speed Grille, Removed running boards, door guards, fender caps and badges, and Silverstar lowbeams and fogs
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