Gotta sell the 5.3L - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russell · 03-25-2007, 03:04 PM

Well, I have to list the 5.3L for sale, something came up...

Like a 2002 LQ9 6.0L

As soon as the 5.3L is gone, I'm bringing my 6.0L home

liljon285 · 03-25-2007, 04:26 PM

how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Russell · 03-25-2007, 07:57 PM

Put it in the paper for 1200 bones, hoping to get 1000 for it, which is the price of the new 6.0L

longhorn71 · 03-25-2007, 08:02 PM

thats a great deal on the 6.0l russ!!!If the 6.0l has a 4l80e 2wd trans i will swap you for the 4x4 4l80e

Russell · 03-25-2007, 09:55 PM

Sorry Dean, doesn't come with a tranny. Used to be a 4x4 truck anyways

Plan is still to go with an NV4500 / NP241 combo

SanitysBane · 03-25-2007, 11:40 PM

And what are you going to put a 6.0 in? Your like me Russ, you keep changing your mind every couple of days about how you are going to build your truck.

cliffsta · 03-25-2007, 11:42 PM

Awesome man, I can't wait to see it dropped in whatever you end up dropping it in.

Russell · 03-26-2007, 02:28 AM

I wanted a 6.0L from the start, but they are NOT cheap. I only settled for the 5.3L cause I found one at a really good price, and hadn't had any luck finding a reasonably priced 6.0L after a year or so of searching. This 6.0L is very cheap at 1000 bucks, they typically go for 3x that much.

There are more reasons to wanting a 6.0L than just the fact that it has more power though.

These engines come stock with NV4500s behind them. So finding the parts to bolt the transmission up is a matter of going into the local $tealer$hip and bending over...

The 5.3Ls never came with a standard transmission from the factory, so finding a way to bolt a standard up isn't particularly an easy task... That, and there is no programming available for a 5.3L / standard engine combo, it'd need to be custom tuned to work properly.

The 6.0Ls in the 2500HDs also have hydroboost brakes, which works perfectly for me, becuase my 80 has hydroboost. The 5.3Ls never did, so I wasn't entirely sure how I was going to go about running the second return line.

The 6.0Ls are identical in size and shape as compared to the 5.3Ls, so the conversion engine mounts I picked up, and the fuel system I've been working on will work just fine. That, and the electrical is identical between the two engines, so all my wiring modifications will work fine

Overall, switching to the 6.0L makes my swap way easier, and cheaper too. All with the added benefit of more power, lol

03-25-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Gotta sell the 5.3L Well, I have to list the 5.3L for sale, something came up... Like a 2002 LQ9 6.0L As soon as the 5.3L is gone, I'm bringing my 6.0L home __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-25-2007, 04:26 PM	#2
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

03-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L Put it in the paper for 1200 bones, hoping to get 1000 for it, which is the price of the new 6.0L __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-25-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L thats a great deal on the 6.0l russ!!!If the 6.0l has a 4l80e 2wd trans i will swap you for the 4x4 4l80e Last edited by longhorn71; 03-25-2007 at 08:05 PM.

03-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L Sorry Dean, doesn't come with a tranny. Used to be a 4x4 truck anyways Plan is still to go with an NV4500 / NP241 combo __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-25-2007, 11:40 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L And what are you going to put a 6.0 in? Your like me Russ, you keep changing your mind every couple of days about how you are going to build your truck. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer Last edited by SanitysBane; 03-25-2007 at 11:41 PM.

03-25-2007, 11:42 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L Awesome man, I can't wait to see it dropped in whatever you end up dropping it in. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-26-2007, 02:28 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Gotta sell the 5.3L I wanted a 6.0L from the start, but they are NOT cheap. I only settled for the 5.3L cause I found one at a really good price, and hadn't had any luck finding a reasonably priced 6.0L after a year or so of searching. This 6.0L is very cheap at 1000 bucks, they typically go for 3x that much. There are more reasons to wanting a 6.0L than just the fact that it has more power though. These engines come stock with NV4500s behind them. So finding the parts to bolt the transmission up is a matter of going into the local $tealer$hip and bending over... The 5.3Ls never came with a standard transmission from the factory, so finding a way to bolt a standard up isn't particularly an easy task... That, and there is no programming available for a 5.3L / standard engine combo, it'd need to be custom tuned to work properly. The 6.0Ls in the 2500HDs also have hydroboost brakes, which works perfectly for me, becuase my 80 has hydroboost. The 5.3Ls never did, so I wasn't entirely sure how I was going to go about running the second return line. The 6.0Ls are identical in size and shape as compared to the 5.3Ls, so the conversion engine mounts I picked up, and the fuel system I've been working on will work just fine. That, and the electrical is identical between the two engines, so all my wiring modifications will work fine Overall, switching to the 6.0L makes my swap way easier, and cheaper too. All with the added benefit of more power, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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