New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eddie H. · 02-17-2012, 07:42 PM

I just got a new daily driver ( company truck) It's a 2012 silverado 2500 4X4 crewcab. It has the 6.0 liter engine (which is rated at 360 HP), and a six speed automatic trans. I was supprised at how well it moves this 7500 pound beast around. I can't help but wonder what this combination would be like swapped into a nice 72 half ton shortbed. I think i'll be watching the wrecking yards for a possible organ donor for my next project.

**SactoJim** · 02-17-2012, 10:37 PM

Let me borrow that truck for a weekend and I'll let ya know!!!

Street Smart · 02-17-2012, 10:40 PM

I did a similar swap in my 67 gmc, I love it!!! Can`t wait to tow my car to the track to see how it pulls.

HavinSomeFun · 02-17-2012, 10:47 PM

I already did the 5.3 swap and pulled it out to do a cammed up 6.0 in my 67. Was hoping to get it done this weekend. However, I was sent the wrong stall convertor... So be it. It will be breathing fire next weekend.

usmcchevy · 02-17-2012, 11:27 PM

Check the LS swap area, link to the FAQ section in my sig.

02-17-2012, 07:42 PM	#1
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. I just got a new daily driver ( company truck) It's a 2012 silverado 2500 4X4 crewcab. It has the 6.0 liter engine (which is rated at 360 HP), and a six speed automatic trans. I was supprised at how well it moves this 7500 pound beast around. I can't help but wonder what this combination would be like swapped into a nice 72 half ton shortbed. I think i'll be watching the wrecking yards for a possible organ donor for my next project. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

02-17-2012, 10:37 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. Let me borrow that truck for a weekend and I'll let ya know!!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

02-17-2012, 10:40 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. I did a similar swap in my 67 gmc, I love it!!! Can`t wait to tow my car to the track to see how it pulls. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

02-17-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. I already did the 5.3 swap and pulled it out to do a cammed up 6.0 in my 67. Was hoping to get it done this weekend. However, I was sent the wrong stall convertor... So be it. It will be breathing fire next weekend. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

02-17-2012, 11:27 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: New 6.0 liter and 6 speed transmission. Check the LS swap area, link to the FAQ section in my sig. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

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