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Old 06-06-2011, 11:04 PM   #9
Low84
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Re: "The Relapse" 78 Chevy Stepside

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Originally Posted by my4by2 View Post
I originally purchased an '08 LY6 6.0L out of a 2500HD that had less than 10k on it, but started wanting a different cam & springs so I just ordered a new one from Mast Motorsports already the way I want & making 497HP at the crank. The shop building my truck is now selling that motor since I won't be using it - it doesn't have the ECM, pedal assembly or MAF sensor however (does have the wiring harness though).
I went with the LY6 due to the better head design over the older engines as well as the advantage of the VVT feature. Any of the truck motors are great though! Pace Performance has a 4.8L carbed LS motor that's complete from carb-to-pan for $3k which is a pretty good deal - especially for a light 1/2-ton truck!
That's not a bad price at all, but the truck racing scene is HUGE down here like you wouldn't believe. I wouldn't be able to do much damage, I need at least a 5.3.

That engine you have sounds like a straight up beast! I'm mainly worried about the wiring aspect of the swap, I'm borderline retarded with wiring
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