massconfusion

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That's crazy! I cant believe how much they are. Def. do the rebuild. x2 on the callies rods and wiseco pistons

quik67

I was looking for a L33 but couldn't find one cheap.
I scored a short block 2008 LH6 5.3 , aluminum block, the stronger rods, flat top pistons for $250 all day long.
I know its a GEN IV vrs. your GEN III, but basically the same short block as the L33.
There are a few differences like valley cover , cam sensor location, different crank sensor, etc.
Of course I'm located in Texas , these engines are available everywhere.

SM105K

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What kind of transmission are you running?

HolyShiznit

iTrader: (11)

Built 60e with custom converter. Has been running like a bad ***.

SM105K

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Excessive line pressure in my glide has smoked the bearing in both of my 4.8's. A 60 shouldn't do it.

Photochop

iTrader: (74)

That's insane, that's what 6.0's go for around here. I picked up an L33 recently with 150k on it from a good yard in texas for just over $800

Rebuild that thing with good parts or find a craigslist deal on a local generic motor and do the basic stuff as others have suggested.

Sorry about your bad luck man!

LosLS2

Make sure that you get that stock crank checked. Stock cranks bend.