T/A Addict

Looking at one out of a 01 Silverado that is complete for a swap into my 2nd gen T/A pro-touring type of build.
What is the general thought on this motor?
I would definitely want to increase power and mate up a 6 speed.

LukeDowning

are you planning on leaving the 6.0 stock and just drop it in or do bolt on upgrades like heads cam intake? or go full out with all new internals

Ernie W

iTrader: (1)

I have a lq4 in my '99 WS6. It was pulled from a 03 Suburban. Stock bottom end with 799 heads, Vengeance Racing VRX5 .601/.605 236/238 camshaft, LS6 intake, 1-7/8 headers and 3" true dual exhaust. Made 400/382 rwhp/tq. If I had 36lb injectors in it, it would make more power, still on the stock LS6 28lb injectors. So bigger injectors and mill heads some for more compression. I'm currently building a LS3 for it and plan on swapping this engine into my 1980 Pontiac Firebird.

LukeDowning

OP I think your gonna find if you look around here some the 6.0L is very popular for swaps on any style car from mild to Wild builds.

T/A Addict

I would not leave it stock, I would do heads and cam at least.
The particular motor I was looking at was sold before I got to it.

LSX user

You have an engine with lots of possibilities. Decide what you want to do then build it. I'd bore it and slap on a set of LS3 heads and a better cam. Have fun.

MonmouthCtyLS7

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6.0 Can be a budget build 408.

T/A Addict

Exactly.... I do like the idea of the 408! I've been researching some on it.

95wannabe

iTrader: (20)

Are you AX'ing your "pro-touring" build?
You may want to look for an aluminum block for the weight savings

T/A Addict

I have weighed the option of aluminum but I figure the weight is negligible for my intentions really