more power

[boomboom baker]

I can't decide if I want to stroke my 5.3 Tahoe out or would be cheaper to swap a 6.0 into it instead if so will my computer work with that engine and will I have to have a tune or should I keep the 5.3 and just put in a cam and does anyone know if I can put a aftermarket tachometer in and how

 

[boomboom baker]

I can't decide if I want to stroke my 5.3 Tahoe out or would be cheaper to swap a 6.0 into it instead if so will my computer work with that engine and will I have to have a tune or should I keep the 5.3 and just put in a cam and does anyone know if I can put a aftermarket tachometer in and how

 

[ezdaar]

You want the 6.0.
Yes your computer os compatable.
It will run, bit will need a tune immediatly

 

[boomboom baker]

You want the 6.0.
Yes your computer os compatable.
It will run, bit will need a tune immediatly

Ok thanks could I put a loppy cam in it

 

[southboundchicken]

If going for more power have you considered transmission upgrades ? Sounds like a healthy 6.0 will make quick work of a 4l60 trans

 

[#1taho]

6.0 I got mine from a 2002 Escalade. I got motor and tranny. Try to get both if you can.

 

[#1taho]

Ok thanks could I put a loppy cam in it

Cam would still need a tune, can't change much and not have to get a tune. if you do an upgrade and no tune you will mostliky not see the gain and waisted time and money.

 

[boomboom baker]

I can get my hand on a 6.0 right now dude down the street has got a 2002 totaled out suburban he told me a moth ago I could have the whole thing for 1000 and it got about 60000 miles on it today is payday I'm getting it

 

[#1taho]

I can get my hand on a 6.0 right now dude down the street has got a 2002 totaled out suburban he told me a moth ago I could have the whole thing for 1000 and it got about 60000 miles on it today is payday I'm getting it

Dude that's great. I wish the guy that I got mine from would have sold me the whole truck. I tried not a chance he was willing to. Please keep US updated.
that should be a LQ4. Have a look in the glove box and find the letters LQ4 or lQ9 and to the right will be the tranny code. m30 for 4l60 or M32 for 4l65. this way before you buy you know what you have and are buying.
when you pull the tranny out the tag on top should say 2KZD.
While it's still fresh in my mind, When you go to pull the motor and tranny take off the transfercase then pull tranny, then pull the motor. the two plugs on the neutral switch heat with heat gun or dryer to get the plugs out with out breaking either piece. I learned the hard way a few times before i got smart!!!
there is a little crossmember a little under and infront of the oil pan, for more wiggle room take it out. 90% of the wireing harness will stay with the motor and you can take it off when it's out. I have more for you but ran out of time for now. PM me if you would like more info or post here. but this is the bulk of it.
Hope it helps

 

[#1taho]

And Pic's please, We all need pic's Like It's been said here before no pic's it didn't happen!!!!

 

[boomboom baker]

Ok ots on I got the whole suburban for 500 me and the wife going to pull it tomorrow I thank the 6.0 will go good in my Tahoe its to bad the frame on the suburban is bent I'd put the 5.3 in it and let the wife have it I will haul it across the scales and get some money to pay for the tune

 

[#1taho]

That's amazing. Congrats
Enjoy. I will be doing my swap during the cold season. January and February. I will stay in the heated garage and tinker. Please let me know how you make out. Don't forget to check the tranny in the sub

 

[hoss08]

If the suburban has a 6.0 in it I would assume its a 3/4 ton? If that's the case it should have a 4l80e in it. That'll be a big help when it comes to making big power while keeping a tranny alive. I'm not sure how much this will effect your conversion. Things like crossmembers and wiring harnesses come into play but being you have an entire parts truck it might be direct bolt ons. I don't know if the 3/4 burbs have different frames than the 1/2 models but it wouldn't surprise me at all if they were different. There is a company selling 4l80e bolt on swap kits so its nothing a little cash cant fix.

 

[jdpber]

A couple things. Great score for the $$

Now your 4l60 cross member is different than the 4l80 cross member. Hopefully the X member from the burban is still good and you can swap. If not here is a site that specializes in parts needed for a 80swap. If you are 4wd you will need to change the tcase input shaft as the splines on the 80 are different from the 60. This is not terrible. (Assuming that the Burban is 2wd.

I would also highly recommend tuning with Black Bear Performance. Brandon and Jenna are great and active members on here. @JennaBear

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/4L60E_to_4L80E_Swap.htm

Do not be afraid to ask questions.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

also dont forget with a big loppy cam your going to need a higher stall speed torque converter

 

[ezdaar]

There is a guy who makes tubular Cross members for the 4L80 swap on Performancetrucks.net
Aswell as a full pictorial write up on how to swap the input shaft, for the transfercase.


cross member,
http://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...4l80e-conversion-tubular-crossmembers-521976/

transfercase write up.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...ransfercase-input-shaft-swap-write-up-368971/