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85burb · 03-19-2010, 09:19 PM

Ok i have decided to do the 6.0 swap and not a 383. I have just orderd my motor. It is out of a 03 gmc yukon. Has 88xxx miles on it. I will be putting it in my 85 chevy suburban 4x4. I will be using my 700r4 i just got from monster transmissions. I will also be putting a carb on it... I know it will not give gas milage but cant be a hole lot worse then what i get now. I need help with the headers. Have not found any that will work. Any one know where to get some? will post pics when i get motor.

STOCKISH · 03-19-2010, 09:43 PM

The headers from street&performance are the way to go. Why not leave the fuel injection. With a tune, 400hp and 20 MPG would be really nice. You could buy a standalone harness and fuel pump cheaper than a LS carbed intake and any carb that would be worth running. Just a thought. Good luck with the project and cant wait to see pics.

Cherub · 03-20-2010, 12:40 AM

If my family gets any bigger im going to have to go with a burb and lsX swap. cant wait to see your build

85burb · 03-20-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

The headers from street&performance are the way to go. Why not leave the fuel injection. With a tune, 400hp and 20 MPG would be really nice. You could buy a standalone harness and fuel pump cheaper than a LS carbed intake and any carb that would be worth running. Just a thought. Good luck with the project and cant wait to see pics.

From what i have found it is about the same price efi or carb. With the carb i dont have to worrie about any tv cable hook up problems. The efi and carb make pretty much the same power. I have a thread going about that. With the same heads and cam they are just about exact. The carb has a dit more hp but the efi has a tad more tq. I just want to be able tune it my self. It will still use the same coil set up individual coils and will be fully tuneable. The controller comes with a 2 step rev limiter and nos retard. Mostly just easer and user frendly. But thanks for the info.

85burb · 03-20-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

If my family gets any bigger im going to have to go with a burb and lsX swap. cant wait to see your build

Ya they deff have plenty of room. I only have one kid so she has the hole back for her self. When i got it i was looking for a blazer and found this a hole lot cheaper and it has upgraded axles. Love burbs my dad had one when i was a kid and they are the best cross country drivers ever made. It is like driving your sofa down the street.

85burb · 03-22-2010, 03:51 PM

YAY talked to the company i bought motor from and it should be at my work thusday!!!

justpball · 03-22-2010, 07:29 PM

cool!

79gmc5.3 · 03-22-2010, 07:32 PM

Good looking burb man. Post more Pics!!!!!!!

85burb · 03-22-2010, 11:56 PM

small amount of cancer but none in floor or frame. Kinda funny that way. Makes personallity i think. Will for sure be a sleeper when done.

85burb · 03-26-2010, 08:09 PM

Got motor sitting at work. Have not seen it yet up close tho. Will have pic up monday.

85burb · 03-26-2010, 08:10 PM

Where I got it from will get 2 more trucks with 6.0s in them early this weed also. if any one else is looking for one.

cochino12 · 03-26-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85burb

Where I got it from will get 2 more trucks with 6.0s in them early this weed also. if any one else is looking for one.

what kind of price are they asking?

85burb · 03-26-2010, 09:00 PM

mine and a diff one were about 1000. but i talked them down to 800 with starter and alt. mine only has 88xxx on it

85burb · 03-28-2010, 11:52 PM

Just orderd my carb and tv cable bracket!! Will be looking at my new engine in the morning. cant wate to see it.

menace121978 · 03-29-2010, 08:39 AM

me too

STOCKISH · 03-29-2010, 09:03 AM

Looking forward to pics.

bigdnew · 03-29-2010, 09:05 AM

it's morning, lets go. get up take some pictures and get them posted.

85burb · 03-29-2010, 11:54 AM

Bad news guys.......I looked at "my" engine and found out it is not "my" engine. They sent me a 5.3 insted. So i called them back and told them what they did. So they are going to ship me "my" real motor today. Should be at work in 3-4 days. But on a good note they put my alt on the motor they sent me so now all i have is dang alt. We can all cry together now...

85burb · 03-29-2010, 11:55 AM

I can take pic of alt if you want?

85burb · 03-29-2010, 06:08 PM

There you all go. lol. sorry i only got that for now.

Cherub · 03-29-2010, 06:44 PM

thats an awsome alt man

menace121978 · 03-29-2010, 06:47 PM

yep, very bad @ss!

85burb · 03-29-2010, 07:35 PM

So far that is the highest priced used alt ever made. Maybe the most famous also.

85burb · 03-29-2010, 07:42 PM

If any one lives neer corona ca dougs headers is looking for a test mule to fit headers on to 73-87 c-k square bodys with ls swap in it.

glock35ipsc · 03-31-2010, 03:34 PM

I'm bummed that you are downgrading to a carb.

Although it will be very different when the hood is up. The TV cables are just as easy to hook up on a DBC throttle body as it is on a carb.

03-19-2010, 09:19 PM	#1
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Ok i have decided to do the 6.0 swap and not a 383. I have just orderd my motor. It is out of a 03 gmc yukon. Has 88xxx miles on it. I will be putting it in my 85 chevy suburban 4x4. I will be using my 700r4 i just got from monster transmissions. I will also be putting a carb on it... I know it will not give gas milage but cant be a hole lot worse then what i get now. I need help with the headers. Have not found any that will work. Any one know where to get some? will post pics when i get motor. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-19-2010, 09:43 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 The headers from street&performance are the way to go. Why not leave the fuel injection. With a tune, 400hp and 20 MPG would be really nice. You could buy a standalone harness and fuel pump cheaper than a LS carbed intake and any carb that would be worth running. Just a thought. Good luck with the project and cant wait to see pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-20-2010, 12:40 AM	#3
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 If my family gets any bigger im going to have to go with a burb and lsX swap. cant wait to see your build __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 03-20-2010 at 12:41 AM.

03-22-2010, 03:51 PM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 YAY talked to the company i bought motor from and it should be at my work thusday!!! __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 cool! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

03-22-2010, 07:32 PM	#8
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Good looking burb man. Post more Pics!!!!!!! __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

03-22-2010, 11:56 PM	#9
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 small amount of cancer but none in floor or frame. Kinda funny that way. Makes personallity i think. Will for sure be a sleeper when done. Attached Images __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-26-2010, 08:09 PM	#10
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Got motor sitting at work. Have not seen it yet up close tho. Will have pic up monday. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-26-2010, 08:10 PM	#11
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Where I got it from will get 2 more trucks with 6.0s in them early this weed also. if any one else is looking for one. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-26-2010, 09:00 PM	#13
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 mine and a diff one were about 1000. but i talked them down to 800 with starter and alt. mine only has 88xxx on it __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-28-2010, 11:52 PM	#14
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Just orderd my carb and tv cable bracket!! Will be looking at my new engine in the morning. cant wate to see it. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 08:39 AM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 me too __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Looking forward to pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-29-2010, 09:05 AM	#17
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 it's morning, lets go. get up take some pictures and get them posted. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-29-2010, 11:54 AM	#18
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 Bad news guys.......I looked at "my" engine and found out it is not "my" engine. They sent me a 5.3 insted. So i called them back and told them what they did. So they are going to ship me "my" real motor today. Should be at work in 3-4 days. But on a good note they put my alt on the motor they sent me so now all i have is dang alt. We can all cry together now... __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle



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03-29-2010, 11:55 AM	#19
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 I can take pic of alt if you want? __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 06:08 PM	#20
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 There you all go. lol. sorry i only got that for now. Attached Images __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 06:44 PM	#21
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 thats an awsome alt man __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-29-2010, 06:47 PM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 yep, very bad @ss! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-29-2010, 07:35 PM	#23
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 So far that is the highest priced used alt ever made. Maybe the most famous also. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-29-2010, 07:42 PM	#24
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 If any one lives neer corona ca dougs headers is looking for a test mule to fit headers on to 73-87 c-k square bodys with ls swap in it. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle Last edited by 85burb; 03-29-2010 at 07:44 PM.

03-31-2010, 03:34 PM	#25
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 85 burb meets 6.0 lq4 I'm bummed that you are downgrading to a carb. Although it will be very different when the hood is up. The TV cables are just as easy to hook up on a DBC throttle body as it is on a carb. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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