I'm pulling my 4.8 from my 99 project truck to install a 6.0 from a 2004 Escalade EXT. What do I need to worry about? I suspect injector size from my 4.8 will be too small. I plan on using my PCM from the 4.8 Silverado. Do I switch injectors? Run the 4.8 injectors? Any info is greatly appreciated..

2013 silverado 4.8 swap to 6.0 Wanting to 6.0 swap, I currently have a 4.8 , i have a donor truck with lq4 with 4l80e from a 2500hd wanting to swap the motor into the 2013 silverado and run on its computer ik I'll have to buy #hptuner ,custom drive shaft /tail Shaft for the transmission due to lack of info on how to get...

Will i have to change the computer if i swap my 4.8 engine to a 6.0 it is a 2000 gmc sierra Mechanic's Assistant chat Customer: Will I need to change the computer if I swap my 4.8 engine for a 6.0 in a 2000 GMC Sierra?

1993 OBS (GMT400). Successfully swapped the 4.3 to a (free) 2002 4.8 (drive by wire). Am I able to use all of the "extremities" on a 5.3 swap? How about a 6.0? Naturally, I expect the need to reprogram the PCM, but intake, injectors, throttle body, etc.. the 4.8 is stock with headers. Guessing the 6.0 would really benefit from bigger TB. Thank you for getting me started.

So after searching the internet, talking to numerous people, and looking through a million forums, I was never able to find any sort of "build thread" outlining a 4.8 to 6.0 engine swap. So I decided to make one, and share my research with others looking to do this sort of thing. So to begin, aft...

No not everything on the trans will, also need a new driveshaft. You can run the 6.0 on a 60E. I am. My original made it to over 180,000 miles and 60,000 of those were with the LQ9 6.0. Also for a 4L80E you need a new crossmember, adapter harness, maybe a flex plate spacer, driveshaft due to length. Also since it is 4wd, something between trans and transfer case may need to be changed. Look at ...

Conversions & Swaps - 4.8/4l60e to 6.0/4l80e Swap Help - Hello, I have been reading night and day and can?t seem to find assistance where someone has swapped a same year (2003) 4.8/4l60e 4x4 to a 2003 6.0/4l80e 4x4. I have purchased the same exact truck with the same floor shifter, same interior options, everything...

It is always best to provide the following info, to aid me in identifying your engine type to ensure programming is correct. There are a few things that I need to know. Engine Information: (VIN # of vehicle it is out of would be great if you have it) - Engine Size and Year (4.8 5.3 6.0 or 6.2) Is the block aluminum or iron? - Fuel Injector part#.

Chevrolet Forum member receives invaluable tips on replacing a 4.8L V8 with a 6.0 while saving lots of time, money, and aggravation.

I have a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 with a 4.8 v8, it has 298,000 miles on it right now and continues to go up. I am considering replacing the engine and would like to have more power for towing. Has anyone ever done this? it is doable? Does it make sense? What all needs to be replaced?