Time To Rebuild

[DN08Tahoe]

So, Ive got 348,000 miles on my 08 Tahoe LT. I am going to start the engine rebuild in about 2 weeks. Any suggestions on where to get the best deal on the rebuild kit? Thank you for the suggestions.

 

[avalonandl]

I would find a 6.0 from 08 with low miles.

 

[swathdiver]

So, Ive got 348,000 miles on my 08 Tahoe LT. I am going to start the engine rebuild in about 2 weeks. Any suggestions on where to get the best deal on the rebuild kit? Thank you for the suggestions.

How long have you had it Danny? If a long time, did you keep a record of when certain repairs were done? 384K is quite impressive!

 

[thompsoj22]

At 348k that is an amazing service life! In regard to a "rebuild kit". IMO, your best bet is summit as it is a one stop shop for all of the internals. one of the highest priorities is who wll do the machining? Boring, honing, line boring,crankshaft work,cam bearing install,all the head work, actually "renewing" the block/heads. assembly is the fun part, the machinist determines the outcome. As stated above the 6.0 would be a fantastic upgrade and simply the cost of a longblock from a salvage yard and rebuild the 6.0 while still driving your vehicle.

 

[JT 07LTZ]

At 348k that is an amazing service life! In regard to a "rebuild kit". IMO, your best bet is summit as it is a one stop shop for all of the internals. one of the highest priorities is who wll do the machining? Boring, honing, line boring,crankshaft work,cam bearing install,all the head work, actually "renewing" the block/heads. assembly is the fun part, the machinist determines the outcome. As stated above the 6.0 would be a fantastic upgrade and simply the cost of a longblock from a salvage yard and rebuild the 6.0 while still driving your vehicle.

What would it take to swap a 6.0 in? Just tuning? Do all the accessories bolt up? I know it needs to be the same year(s) for the ecu to work.

 

[DN08Tahoe]

How long have you had it Danny? If a long time, did you keep a record of when certain repairs were done? 384K is quite impressive!

I have owned this Tahoe for 6 years, was originally a fleet vehicle from the south east US. It has been maintained quite well, had every tune up and replacement as its listed in the owners manual. It has been very good to me, and is still in excellent shape.

 

[DN08Tahoe]

At 348k that is an amazing service life! In regard to a "rebuild kit". IMO, your best bet is summit as it is a one stop shop for all of the internals. one of the highest priorities is who wll do the machining? Boring, honing, line boring,crankshaft work,cam bearing install,all the head work, actually "renewing" the block/heads. assembly is the fun part, the machinist determines the outcome. As stated above the 6.0 would be a fantastic upgrade and simply the cost of a longblock from a salvage yard and rebuild the 6.0 while still driving your vehicle.

There is an auto machine shop here in Kansas City that will do all of the machining work to the block. They are highly recommended and have outstanding reviews. Have not seen or heard of 1 complaint on them.
I would rather not keep driving with all of the "milkshake" like substance in the engine. Even though it is still running good, I'd rather not chance it breaking down on me. I have an extra car to drive back and forth to work while I'm rebuilding the current engine. As far as the 6.0 upgrade, I think Ill stick with the 5.3, that thing is a tank!!!! LOL.

 

[DN08Tahoe]

What would it take to swap a 6.0 in? Just tuning? Do all the accessories bolt up? I know it needs to be the same year(s) for the ecu to work.

That is a VERY good question. Does anyone have the answer to this?

 

[OR VietVet]

This might help with some questions you have.

 

[Foggy]

There is an auto machine shop here in Kansas City that will do all of the machining work to the block. They are highly recommended and have outstanding reviews. Have not seen or heard of 1 complaint on them.
I would rather not keep driving with all of the "milkshake" like substance in the engine. Even though it is still running good, I'd rather not chance it breaking down on me. I have an extra car to drive back and forth to work while I'm rebuilding the current engine. As far as the 6.0 upgrade, I think Ill stick with the 5.3, that thing is a tank!!!! LOL.

If you dont mind sharing.. Which machine shop in KC area are
you going to use.. I can always use a good one. And they are hard
to find