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BossHogg69 · 07-05-2013, 02:51 PM

I agree with hugger6933 - don't spend any money on the v6, just use that towards the swap. Plus, even if you do mod the V6 with a bunch of bolt-ons, it will still barely be able to keep up with a stock v8 truck - to me that would be a waste of money. If you're thinking of using a factory 5 speed (NV3500 trans), go with the 4.8 - you should be able to find that factory engine/tranny combo in a junkyard for cheap.

Just finish your body and paint, get it looking right, then save up for the engine swap.

07-05-2013, 02:51 PM	#5
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Need help with my 2004 Silverado I agree with hugger6933 - don't spend any money on the v6, just use that towards the swap. Plus, even if you do mod the V6 with a bunch of bolt-ons, it will still barely be able to keep up with a stock v8 truck - to me that would be a waste of money. If you're thinking of using a factory 5 speed (NV3500 trans), go with the 4.8 - you should be able to find that factory engine/tranny combo in a junkyard for cheap. Just finish your body and paint, get it looking right, then save up for the engine swap. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!