6.0L Engine Swap - Page 2

TOMS1SS · 05-29-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Z/28Camaro

i wont be doing any forced induction or really many bolt-ons at all. the 350 that came in this truck is just a bit of a slouch and ive driven a truck with the 6.0 and was hooked as soon as i drove it.

You would probably would have to find a donor truck if you wanted to do this cheap. Apparently even simple crate engines like the ZZ4 are costing around 6k these days.

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/Parts/showcase.jsp

CC Performance · 05-29-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Z/28Camaro

i wont be doing any forced induction or really many bolt-ons at all. the 350 that came in this truck is just a bit of a slouch and ive driven a truck with the 6.0 and was hooked as soon as i drove it.

The sbc 350 that came w/ the 79 z28 put out an earth shattering 180bhp....LOL My wifes 03 Impalla has the 3.8 v6 .. its rated at 220 bhp I think... new vs old there is no comparision at all.... the newer is far superior

69Z/28Camaro · 05-30-2011, 07:25 PM

yea i know its superior and thats part of my reasoning for this
TOMS1SS: that is the plan. find maybe a wrecked truck and pull engine, mounts, all the wiring, and whatever else is needed.

usa1camaro1969 · 05-30-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

The sbc 350 that came w/ the 79 z28 put out an earth shattering 180bhp....LOL My wifes 03 Impalla has the 3.8 v6 .. its rated at 220 bhp I think... new vs old there is no comparision at all.... the newer is far superior

Yes, newer is superior. I don't know if many of you remember the 70's or even 80's. They were all trying to do their best to be emission compliant and things weren't so good performance wise. They even put a 305 in the corvette in 1980 rather than certifying the 350 for CA.

Anyways, they struggled through those years picking up where they could. The LS series is really a great motor. A couple months ago HotRod put out a buttload of power on the 5.3 with an eBay turbo. It was done on the cheap, but it was a pretty cool read.
I still like my bored/stroked aluminum headed 454 with the dual Holleys.

King Sun · 05-30-2011, 10:02 PM

I plan on doing this In 91 suburban 2500. I don't know to just stroke and rebuild the 350 thats In it or just find a donor 6.0. My truck came with a 4l80e but im pretty sure the out of the newer trucks are different.

69Z/28Camaro · 05-30-2011, 11:12 PM

and if anyone happens to find info on a swap like this, 350 to vortec, feel free to tell. appreciate the comments guys

King Sun · 05-31-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Z/28Camaro

and if anyone happens to find info on a swap like this, 350 to vortec, feel free to tell. appreciate the comments guys

fullsizechevy.com forums is all you need. They have plenty of threads and people that have done the swap. Im not mechanically inclined so I'm just going to find a shop to do mines.

69Z/28Camaro · 05-31-2011, 10:00 AM

my dads a been a mechanic for over 30 years so he knows a thing or two. im 17 and still need the money. this is all just planning

Noturday · 05-31-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Neriah

or the good old HD 454 7.4 liter

the Avalanche 2500 came with an 8.1, that is a monster of a motor

05-30-2011, 07:25 PM	#17
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	yea i know its superior and thats part of my reasoning for this TOMS1SS: that is the plan. find maybe a wrecked truck and pull engine, mounts, all the wiring, and whatever else is needed. __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

05-30-2011, 11:12 PM	#20
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	and if anyone happens to find info on a swap like this, 350 to vortec, feel free to tell. appreciate the comments guys __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

05-31-2011, 10:00 AM	#22
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	my dads a been a mechanic for over 30 years so he knows a thing or two. im 17 and still need the money. this is all just planning __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

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05-30-2011, 10:02 PM	#19
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	I plan on doing this In 91 suburban 2500. I don't know to just stroke and rebuild the 350 thats In it or just find a donor 6.0. My truck came with a 4l80e but im pretty sure the out of the newer trucks are different.