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BR3W CITY · 12-16-2010, 11:39 AM

I wouldn't waste time with the LT, stuff like the engine mounts and driveshaft that you get may/will have to be modified to fit the truck anyway.
I would just locate a decent trans and a 4.8 or 5.3; this way you can have the "newer" style engine and enjoy its benefits, while you source parts for your build. This way any parts you purchase for the swap (mounts, driveshaft, wiring etc) will be able to carry over to the 6.0 if/when you get it together.

12-16-2010, 11:39 AM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Truck/ Engine decisions decisions- LT1 vs LS I wouldn't waste time with the LT, stuff like the engine mounts and driveshaft that you get may/will have to be modified to fit the truck anyway. I would just locate a decent trans and a 4.8 or 5.3; this way you can have the "newer" style engine and enjoy its benefits, while you source parts for your build. This way any parts you purchase for the swap (mounts, driveshaft, wiring etc) will be able to carry over to the 6.0 if/when you get it together. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD