chevyboy91188

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So I am looking at this 6.0 engine for 850 but it has 150k on it and I'm wondering, on these engines at what point do you start buying them only as rebuilds?

Would one with 150k be good for another 100k if I just changed out all the bearings and oil pump?

Would it be good if I just ran it as is?

Any opinions on this would be great and much appreciated.

(I'm considering making this a poll as I think it might be useful for those unfamiliar with this generation of motor)

Stu Cool

iTrader: (13)

I would think you could find one with less mileage for that price.

Pat

1quickirocz

I guess it depends on what your doing with it. whats it going in and what are you trying ot get out of it? If your just putting it in something in stock form and there are no problems with the engine then i would put it in like it is. These engines last forever if they are maintained well.

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

Its going to be mostly stock maybe some headers and down the road maybe a mild cam. If I changed the bearings on it would that increase its longevity a good deal as long as the cylinder walls don't have any scaring yet? I plan on using only the highest quality synthetic oils on it in the future

Ackattack1

iTrader: (7)

I think if that's all your going to do, its not necessary to rebuild it now.

Though, IMO, that seems a little spendy for a motor with that many miles.

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

That's pretty cheap in my area next best is 111k for $1025 lol by all means if someone can point me where there is a cheaper one in my area I'd go right over and check it out

Marcello7x

iTrader: (10)

That seems close to what i have seen around boston, but haven't really looked into it since i went with a 5.3.

1972nova

iTrader: (13)

up north a 5.3 goes for 300 complete

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

Where is up north? Lol

shrike

iTrader: (1)

Yeah where up North?
I am from MOntreal Canada and if up north is in my area they go for at least 750. One of the few I could find had also 200k miles!

If I can find a 5.3 with transmission and ECM, harness plus accessories at the front for 900 bucks I will go get it this week end! Just let me know where!

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

i could get you one like that in Florida lol thats about average for me here i paid 750 for a 100k motor with all acc and it would have only been 100 more for the harness but it was dbw and i wanted dbc

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

oh obviously i ended up with a 5.3 need to update my status, but its in limbo so i might end up with a 6.0 still i got offered one with 115k for $950 but compression readings were between 145 and 165??? so not sure what that means as far as piston rings go

98SuperchargedLs1

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check out car-part.com and look for a motor you want and it will show you everything in the area..

chevyboy91188

iTrader: (15)

Yeah that's what I use

shrike

iTrader: (1)

thanks