Swapping A 6.0l In For My 4.8l

shielachevy · October 12, 2008

would this swap just be a plug and play swap? i dont know the motor code's to help out more

merlin5577 · October 12, 2008

would this swap just be a plug and play swap? i dont know the motor code's to help out more

For the most part yes, to make it as simple as possible, get an engine from the same year as your truck, and you will need to get it tuned.

shielachevy · October 12, 2008

and what is the motor code for a ss 6.0l? anyone know (will i have to get a ss tranny, transfercase and ecu too i kinda want to keep it 4x4 insted of awd) and do you mean from the same year or just same generation?

svensk · October 12, 2008

and what is the motor code for a ss 6.0l? anyone know (will i have to get a ss tranny, transfercase and ecu too i kinda want to keep it 4x4 insted of awd) and do you mean from the same year or just same generation?

LQ9 is the SS 6.0L. However, you will be better off finding an LQ4 which was the garden variety 6.0 that made less power. It's a lot cheaper/easier to find and with little effort can make a lot of power.

merlin5577 · October 12, 2008

and what is the motor code for a ss 6.0l? anyone know (will i have to get a ss tranny, transfercase and ecu too i kinda want to keep it 4x4 insted of awd) and do you mean from the same year or just same generation?

No, you can use the transmission and transfer case currently in your truck. Just get your current ecm tuned for the new engine.

LQ9 is the SS 6.0L. However, you will be better off finding an LQ4 which was the garden variety 6.0 that made less power. It's a lot cheaper/easier to find and with little effort can make a lot of power.

+1 The LQ9 was only available in certain vehicles (Escalades, Silverado SS's etc...) and is more difficult to find. The LQ4 was used in a lot of vehicles (I.E. cheaper) from Silverados to Express vans and everything in between.

Zembonez · October 12, 2008

and what is the motor code for a ss 6.0l? anyone know (will i have to get a ss tranny, transfercase and ecu too i kinda want to keep it 4x4 insted of awd) and do you mean from the same year or just same generation?

No, you can use the transmission and transfer case currently in your truck. Just get your current ecm tuned for the new engine.

LQ9 is the SS 6.0L. However, you will be better off finding an LQ4 which was the garden variety 6.0 that made less power. It's a lot cheaper/easier to find and with little effort can make a lot of power.

+1 The LQ9 was only available in certain vehicles (Escalades, Silverado SS's etc...) and is more difficult to find. The LQ4 was used in a lot of vehicles (I.E. cheaper) from Silverados to Express vans and everything in between.

You'll still need at least the engine harness, a crank relearn, and control module reflash to run correct injector / fuel patterns for a different size engine. It should be pretty simple but you need the software for the 6.0 instead of the 4.8.

Sounds like a cool swap.

merlin5577 · October 12, 2008

and what is the motor code for a ss 6.0l? anyone know (will i have to get a ss tranny, transfercase and ecu too i kinda want to keep it 4x4 insted of awd) and do you mean from the same year or just same generation?

Same year of engine production. It should make the swap a lot easier and emissions compliance/tuning easier as well.

shielachevy · October 12, 2008

cool right on gives me something to think about i want to get all my lift stuff done first than i am thinking about getting this swap to help push the 35's a little better (a lot better )