clyde moore

Is it worth the time and money to find a 6.0 to build
a mild nitrous (small shot) motor. Is the extra cubic in. worth the
money. The plan is Heads and cam. Future would bring a blow through
turbo setup.
Thanks

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

They go faster all motor easier. You want max power, get a 6 liter or 6.2. If you want to sound and run great, a 5.3 is fantastic.

Now, boost? The thick cylinder walls of a 4.8/5.3 block are so thick they resist distortion by a ton. But a 6 liter block will as well for most of us.

The 6 liter makes more torque and HP. 40-60 more HP is typical.

Doug G

Two motors built identical just one has more cubic inches....the bigger motor will make more power.

Pop N Wood

iTrader: (1)

More is better

speedtigger

iTrader: (16)

I was given a low mile 5.3 and I still bought a 6.0. But, my car is heavy. If I were doing turbo, I would run a 5.3 simply because I have seen so many amazing results with them turbocharged.

rex388

Well one thing that made my decision easier was a 5.3 is easier to find than a 6.0, and it is cheaper also.

clyde moore

Rex what is your combo like?

rex388

05 LM7, stock bottom end edlebrock Vic Jr intake, s476r turbo, Rossler th400. That's the short of it. Currently putting it together for next year.