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84 K20 "Ethel" Not an Sbc/NV4500/241C
- Thread starter sreidmx
- Start date
Semi restoration of a 1984 K20 pickup.
5.3 LS, nv4500, np241c.
Bummer... whats plan B?
beags86
Eastbound and Down
That's to manly for steve
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Why not, his blazer is full of Ford crap.
Hahaha you guys crack me up.. thanks to @bergerking for coming down to help me rip this from its tomb.. now I guess it'll get Ls swapped, I only have about 3500$ left to put in this. I gotta sell all my turbo 6.5 crap now!! And the 6.2 stuff also.. anyone interested let me know I'll let it go cheap.
For the sake of conversation what is the split on mpg with a 6.0 or 5.3? Or could someone make a 6.0 mpg worthy with tuning??
For the sake of conversation what is the split on mpg with a 6.0 or 5.3? Or could someone make a 6.0 mpg worthy with tuning??
They all get decent MPG if you don't drive like an ape
If i can sneak 17 out of it that will be liveable
Rat_Crispy
1/2 ton status
Sorry I had to!! I don't think you'll see 17mg with your gearing. It might be close.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I don't think the small difference is worth it, if you find a cheap 6.0
Bummer.
I'll offer the indefensible suggestion of an AMG P400, because who wouldn't want to drop $7500 on a brick house 6.5L?
Back to LS swap talk.
David
I'll offer the indefensible suggestion of an AMG P400, because who wouldn't want to drop $7500 on a brick house 6.5L?
Back to LS swap talk.
David
I'll keep my eyes peeled, so I think I am gonna use the schoenfeld swap headers.
So educate me on this whole 6.0 cam bearing debacle?? Is this a 6.0 only thing or do the 5.3 engines have the same issue?
So educate me on this whole 6.0 cam bearing debacle?? Is this a 6.0 only thing or do the 5.3 engines have the same issue?
If I had the money I'd prob not do that but still.. bummed to loose the clackity clack..
Ball joint issues.. if I towed more and heavier maybe I'd go that route.. Ls seems more logical for the daily driver mos
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Nothing to worry about.
It's a small issue and not one that's guaranteed on a 6.0. it's actually applicable for all LS stuff, 4.8,5.3,6.0.
It can happen to stock stuff but alot of horror storys are coming from aftermarket cam installs as well.
You can pin the bearings if you would like, but I wouldn't worry about it.
Nor am I going to worry about it with my impending 6.0 build.
As I said, it happens but with amount of engines out there it's a small issue.
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What's the stuff to look for when buying a used ls? Is it reasonable to ask for them to pull the pan to check the main bearings cylinders etc??
How can you check if the cam bearings are good without looking?? Or should I buy a runner, pull it down ring, bearing and gasket it?
How can you check if the cam bearings are good without looking?? Or should I buy a runner, pull it down ring, bearing and gasket it?
