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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Default 5.3 ----> 6.0?

I posted this in another section, but I thought it better to post about it here.

The 5.3 and 6.0 has the same stroke, right? Am I correct in thinking that I can simply bore the 5.3L out to 6.0, and that be it... What else would I need to do besides get the 6L pistons? Would the rods be the same? What about the wristpins?

About how much does a shop charge to bore and hone per cylinder? Where can I find the 6.0 pistons?

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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Umm, I don't know much about Ls1's, but wall thickness, I know on older chevy engines, the smaller bore engines had different sleeves, with roughly the same wall thickness as the bigger bore. In short, couldn't bore a 305~350........ And 6.0 liter pistons...... I have a set of stock ones with rods attached..... but as far as new ones, I think I ended up ordering from JE, guess the aftermarket is just starting to cater to the 6.o liter except for strokers, so ummm...... yeah, happy hunting? oh wait, Wiseco has them also
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They have the for like 700 bucks!!

So, could the block be resleeved and then bored to make 6L or better.
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Originally Posted by derek_silvy
They have the for like 700 bucks!!

So, could the block be resleeved and then bored to make 6L or better.
You can buy a brand new 6.0L block for $700
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