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jessemthompson · 03-28-2016, 05:27 PM

To be honest, you would be better off buying the drivetrain from one vehicle instead of piecing things together. Usually it is cheaper in the long run. 5.3 VS 6.0 is debatable, I would say for towing to go with the 4L80E. It is a much stronger trans.

03-28-2016, 05:27 PM	#2
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 956	Re: 6.0 vs 5.3 swap To be honest, you would be better off buying the drivetrain from one vehicle instead of piecing things together. Usually it is cheaper in the long run. 5.3 VS 6.0 is debatable, I would say for towing to go with the 4L80E. It is a much stronger trans.