fishtail8
01-23-2009, 07:37 AM
Here's the dilema. Got a customer with a 2000 Chev, 4.8/5spd 4x4, with a popped engine. He's trying to figure out what swap options he can do with this truck. He also has to be able to pull his 20ft holiday trailer too.
1- Put either a 5.3 or a 6.0 behind the 5spd. I don't like this one mainly because i think the 5spd is only a NV3500 and would take a crap shortly after install. There's probably a good reaon they didn't offer it from the factory.
2- Swap in 5.3 or 6.0 and convert to an auto. This one sounds like changing alot of wiring harness details, as well as some possible computer swapping or reflashing.
3- He hinted at maybe getting a 6spd, problems there are adapting to the transfer case.
In my own opinion, it's probably cheaper and easier for him to just go out and buy a used truck with a 5.3 or a 6.0. By the time you hunt around for parts, factor in labour and downtime with the truck, you might come out ahead buying a different truck that will suit the purpose.
Anyone concur? Or do I just have my head up my ass...:smoke:
1- Put either a 5.3 or a 6.0 behind the 5spd. I don't like this one mainly because i think the 5spd is only a NV3500 and would take a crap shortly after install. There's probably a good reaon they didn't offer it from the factory.
2- Swap in 5.3 or 6.0 and convert to an auto. This one sounds like changing alot of wiring harness details, as well as some possible computer swapping or reflashing.
3- He hinted at maybe getting a 6spd, problems there are adapting to the transfer case.
In my own opinion, it's probably cheaper and easier for him to just go out and buy a used truck with a 5.3 or a 6.0. By the time you hunt around for parts, factor in labour and downtime with the truck, you might come out ahead buying a different truck that will suit the purpose.
Anyone concur? Or do I just have my head up my ass...:smoke: