$18K Repair on 2010 Burb? Yup, it made sense.

[fozzi58]

Thinking out loud, am I better off getting a used L86 (6.2L) when I am ready for a rebuild, rebuilding my 5.3, or just going straight to Hawks for an LT1 drivetrain?

The 6.2 is obviously going to provide more power but I need to acquire one I'm thinking the cost to get one will probably offset the cost to beef up the 5.3 since its in the truck already. (Yes I know, the 6L80 will need its own beefing up)

I did see some decent pricing on LT1 drivetrains at Hawks. Not sure I want my daily to have a 6 speed manual either (although I have seen a few conversions) cause none of the LT1s for sale come with the 10 speed.

I can't even imagine the cost of an Esky V drivetrain would cost.

 

[EvergreenZ71]

Makes me hope I can save up enough to have my 2010 2500 turned into a Duraburb if / when it gets to that point.

 

[petethepug]

Best to contact DuraBurb now so you can get the shopping list. You always run into the perfect, inexpensive motor or trans exactly when you’re not looking for it.

It’d be nice to drop off the truck for the conversion and have the drivetrain costs already covered knowing you got a good shake on the pricing.

 

[j91z28d1]

Thinking out loud, am I better off getting a used L86 (6.2L) when I am ready for a rebuild, rebuilding my 5.3, or just going straight to Hawks for an LT1 drivetrain?

The 6.2 is obviously going to provide more power but I need to acquire one I'm thinking the cost to get one will probably offset the cost to beef up the 5.3 since its in the truck already. (Yes I know, the 6L80 will need its own beefing up)

I did see some decent pricing on LT1 drivetrains at Hawks. Not sure I want my daily to have a 6 speed manual either (although I have seen a few conversions) cause none of the LT1s for sale come with the 10 speed.

I can't even imagine the cost of an Esky V drivetrain would cost.

what are you trying to do? swap in a direct injection LT manual trans to your tahoe?