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Smokin72on20s · 12-10-2003, 12:10 AM

i may be able to get a good deal on a brand new 6.0 motor. its rated at 325hp. how hard would the install on the motor be? has anyone ever done this swap? 6.0 is a good powerful motor right?

GM72K10 · 12-10-2003, 12:14 AM

Don't know how easy the swap is but the 6.0 has plenty of power. got one in my '04 K3500, and with the service body on it its a lot heavier than a 72 C10.
good Luck

724x4a/cchevy · 12-10-2003, 01:06 AM

I know the new GM vehicles are going to the LS series engines. These motors are COMPLETELY different from anything GM has ever done before. Just looking at them, i wouldnt be suprised if there isnt a single interchangable piece! even the motor mounts are completely different from anything else. It could be very hard to do by yourself! (just my 2cents)

dinnut · 12-10-2003, 01:09 AM

you might be able to use the ls1 style motor mounts people are using to install ls1's into these trucks. someone had advice on all this in another post

68LSS1 · 12-10-2003, 03:57 AM

The 6.0 is the same physical size as the LS1 just about 90lbs heavier due to being an iron block. Motor mounts are the same as the LS1. Oil pans are interchangeable (use same pick up as pan). Accessory routing is different.

Grim Reaper · 12-10-2003, 01:48 PM

My Bud has done a swap in to a 71 and I think he said it was the 6.0.

He did the complete deal with the OD tranny and FI. Said it was not bad at all. The ECM is mounted with the engine so minimal fuss. Basicly he said They pulled the whole under hood electrical pannel stripped everything off it but the ECM stuff. That gear has the electrical distribution block in it. The Main battery lead goes into that box and then gets split off to the starter. He just added a lead from the battery over to that box and then hooked up the ig sense and was in buisness other then adding the fuel pump a return line and welding up the exhaust. The crew that pulled the engine cut the exhaust after the O2 sensors so even that was cake. Only thing he had not worked out was how to keep the Factory speedo.

This was done for a customer. Customer had bought the drivetrain out of a totaled Silverado. I haven't seen the truck so I don't know how clean of a job it was. THis guy is a good mechanic and really good at figuring out problems but not super detailed person.

12-10-2003, 12:10 AM	#1
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	Installing a 6.0? 6.0 any thoughts? i may be able to get a good deal on a brand new 6.0 motor. its rated at 325hp. how hard would the install on the motor be? has anyone ever done this swap? 6.0 is a good powerful motor right? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

12-10-2003, 12:14 AM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Don't know how easy the swap is but the 6.0 has plenty of power. got one in my '04 K3500, and with the service body on it its a lot heavier than a 72 C10. good Luck __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

12-10-2003, 01:06 AM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	I know the new GM vehicles are going to the LS series engines. These motors are COMPLETELY different from anything GM has ever done before. Just looking at them, i wouldnt be suprised if there isnt a single interchangable piece! even the motor mounts are completely different from anything else. It could be very hard to do by yourself! (just my 2cents) __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

12-10-2003, 01:09 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	you might be able to use the ls1 style motor mounts people are using to install ls1's into these trucks. someone had advice on all this in another post __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-10-2003, 03:57 AM	#5
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	The 6.0 is the same physical size as the LS1 just about 90lbs heavier due to being an iron block. Motor mounts are the same as the LS1. Oil pans are interchangeable (use same pick up as pan). Accessory routing is different. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-10-2003, 01:48 PM	#6
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	My Bud has done a swap in to a 71 and I think he said it was the 6.0. He did the complete deal with the OD tranny and FI. Said it was not bad at all. The ECM is mounted with the engine so minimal fuss. Basicly he said They pulled the whole under hood electrical pannel stripped everything off it but the ECM stuff. That gear has the electrical distribution block in it. The Main battery lead goes into that box and then gets split off to the starter. He just added a lead from the battery over to that box and then hooked up the ig sense and was in buisness other then adding the fuel pump a return line and welding up the exhaust. The crew that pulled the engine cut the exhaust after the O2 sensors so even that was cake. Only thing he had not worked out was how to keep the Factory speedo. This was done for a customer. Customer had bought the drivetrain out of a totaled Silverado. I haven't seen the truck so I don't know how clean of a job it was. THis guy is a good mechanic and really good at figuring out problems but not super detailed person. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project



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