swapping 07 5.3 for 07 6.0
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seems like it'd be an awful lot of work for only .7 more.... LOL
sorry, couldn't resist...
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sorry, couldn't resist...
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2014 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3, 6-speed manual, short-throw performance shifter, NPP dual-mode performance exhaust, 1LE front splitter, ZL1 rockers, Z28 Rear Spoiler, all paint-matched Red Rock Metallic, BMR strut tower brace, Cold Air Inductions cold air intake, Apex Motorsports, Inc. catch-can, Custom DiabLew Tune
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Sure it could be done, turn the engine the right way, do some heavy frame/sheet metal/driveshaft/gas tank/rear wheel modificiations you could have a mean RWD Imp SS. . . .or you could just buy a vette
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It seems all of you know much more than I on this stuff. That is why I brought it up on this forum. I sell chevrolet and cadillac's and a salesman who seems pretty knowledgeable suggested that I put the 6.0 in my car because it is the same lower block just different mounts. As all of you said it sounds pretty worthless to me.
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Originally Posted by eddiemoney
Yah, the 5.3 is squeezed in the way it is, 6.0 is impossible without some heavy heavy modifications.
Anyone have any side by side comparisons or real experience with this? I imagine that someone would have already done the swap if it were possible...
please enlighten us all.
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The only real issue would be to shorten the ends of the crank around 1 inch total (grinder?). Transfer the accessories over and cross your fingers the tranny doesnt blow, good to go. I'm not so sure of the bellhousing pattern, but relatively sure they are the same (there is a thread in here somewhere about that part)
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From: K.C.
the ls4 is notched for the starter
the crank is 3mm shorter to clear the crank pulley. the accessory mounting is all one deal. im sure the mounting of the tranny is slightly different. but the acc mounting won't go on the 6.0 or 5.7 or 7.0
just things i know off the top of my head.
if i had the budget of gm, id have a 600 hp ls7 in my gxp. but i don't sooooooo im stuck with the 5.3
the crank is 3mm shorter to clear the crank pulley. the accessory mounting is all one deal. im sure the mounting of the tranny is slightly different. but the acc mounting won't go on the 6.0 or 5.7 or 7.0
just things i know off the top of my head.
if i had the budget of gm, id have a 600 hp ls7 in my gxp. but i don't sooooooo im stuck with the 5.3
Before spending mad money on our FWD cars, I'd wait for the RWD versions to show up in a couple years and mod them. It'll be a lot easier and I don't think I'd want even more torque steer and lack of traction on my car... it's bad enough.
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Have to agree with the last 2 posts.
I think the MCSS is a stout platform that can do 85% of what my big-dog can, PLUS run in 12" of snow.
Can't do the violent burn-outs, but you also can't afford to replace the tires at above $250 / each every season.
I think the MCSS is a stout platform that can do 85% of what my big-dog can, PLUS run in 12" of snow.
Can't do the violent burn-outs, but you also can't afford to replace the tires at above $250 / each every season.
