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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I have a full up low mileage LM7 5.3(harness/computer, etc..) to use for my desert rig project, after building on this thing awhile I've come to the conclusion that it's going to be a heavy pig. I'm considering a bump in displacement and I'm wondering just how much of my 5.3 outfitting can be moved to an L92 longblock. I know that the reluctor tooth count will have to be dealt with but can I swap the reluctor wheel off my 5.3 crank on to the L92 crank?
Pretty sure the front accessories will swap over but I know I'll need an L92 truck intake.
Will my 5.3 cam/lifters/timing gears/cover swap over (to eliminate the VVT)?
This will be a low rpm torque motor running a 4l65e trans and dana 60 axles.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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It would be easier to to use a earlier 6.0 with out the VVT.

As I understand you practically have to disassemble the motor to block off the VVT oil ports to switch to a standard cam.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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It would be easier to to use a earlier 6.0 with out the VVT.

As I understand you practically have to disassemble the motor to block off the VVT oil ports to switch to a standard cam.
Yeh, the more I look at it I may just go with a stroker kit on my block or buy a 402/408 shortblock.
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