6.0l lq4 into a 2014 1500 with the 6l80 transmission???

[andrewk]

As luck would have it my 2004 2500 HD has run its course the rear diff has began to seep from the housing the body is trashed rusted through beyond repair and the frame is not far behind

but the engine is still running great with only 140k miles. so today i began my search for a different truck and i happened to come across a 2015 Silverado 1500 with out a motor

i did not even think about the transmission i instantly started considering a swap.

So my questions are as follows:

 

1. what is all needed to throw my 6.0 lq4 in front of the newer 6l80e if it is any good yet?

2. if the trans is shot on the 2015 what is all needed for me to throw my engine and trans into it?

3.do i need to use my transfer case?

4.what about the rear end if i have to use my transmission and transfer case? 

 

i know the ECM needs to be changed if i use the 6l80e along with the cam sensor but i'm sure there's a lot more to it that i cannot find

so i am asking for every persons input and help.

please all information will be helpful and useful even if it doesn't seem like much to you it will be valued by me.

 

THANK YOU

 

 

[truckguy82]

1 hour ago, andrewk said:

As luck would have it my 2004 2500 HD has run its course the rear diff has began to seep from the housing the body is trashed rusted through beyond repair and the frame is not far behind

but the engine is still running great with only 140k miles. so today i began my search for a different truck and i happened to come across a 2015 Silverado 1500 with out a motor

 

i did not even think about the transmission i instantly started considering a swap.

So my questions are as follows:

 

1. what is all needed to throw my 6.0 lq4 in front of the newer 6l80e if it is any good yet?

2. if the trans is shot on the 2015 what is all needed for me to throw my engine and trans into it?

3.do i need to use my transfer case?

4.what about the rear end if i have to use my transmission and transfer case? 

 

i know the ECM needs to be changed if i use the 6l80e along with the cam sensor but i'm sure there's a lot more to it that i cannot find

so i am asking for every persons input and help.

please all information will be helpful and useful even if it doesn't seem like much to you it will be valued by me.

 

THANK YOU

 

 

Ls swap a k2xx....nope

 

CAN bus

[flyingfool]

yeah your mixing electronic apples and oranges,,, it's a no go!

 

save the motor and trans for a vintage car or truck.

Edited September 27, 2020 by flyingfool

[truckguy82]

Modern cars have what’s called a can bus system that allows all the computers and sensors to communicate with each other. It allows a lot of features, functionality and safety measures that would otherwise be impossible.

 

While it’s not impossible to LS swap a k2xx, it is so difficult that the cost and time would far far exceed any savings or benefit that can be had from the swap and you would probably be going with a custom dash with custom gauges.

[newdude]

You'd need a newer 6.0 like from a 2015-2019 HD.  And even then, its LS vs LT engine.  Some things might work from the 1500"s wiring, but its still gonna need some work.  

Edited September 27, 2020 by newdude

[flyingfool]

you can install LT forged crank swap and con rods into your l83

[CamGTP]

As said you can't put a port fuel injector engine into a vehicle that needs a direct injected engine.

 

There is no way to make the computer function at all, it will not have a clue what to do without any of the correct sensors, direct injectors or high pressure fuel system hooked up.

 

Your only option for this truck is another Eco Tech 3 DI engine.

[LDM]

It could be done but would require a lot of custom work.  Which means expensive.  You are much better off getting another 2014-2019 5.3/6.2 and using that instead of the 04 6.0.  Use the 6.0 in another project vehicle or sell it.