New rebuilt engine is shot! Time for a 6.0

[chevync]

Ok guys, this is whats going on, i'm now getting water in my oil, checked the oil earlier and it look's like a (Thank you Castech head) chocolate milkshake! Tired of messing with the damn rebuilt motor, the engine builder finally gave me a refund of the price of the rebuild. (2160.00) I need to know which 6.0 I need that will be a direct fit for my tahoe, I will be buying one at Auto Zone with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty. I know I have to have the computer retuned, I already called Tick performance they said they will do a dyno tune for 300.00, they specialize in LS engines. i'm not sure about my 4l60, it's a brand new crate tranny and I want to keep it, i've heard some say it will bolt right up and i've also heard I have to get a adapter. I'm on a limited budget right now, so the cheaper the better.

 

[TxDrewski]

Im swapping an LQ9 to my trans, whats the # on the engine your getting? I had the same issues with my 04 and castec heads. Yay us!

 

[ezdaar]

I believe, not 100% but you need the adapter for 2k models.
Hit performance trucks they will tell you for certain.

While everything is out, toss in a vette and billet od servo, aswell as a shift kit. Your trans will last abit longer.

 

[chevync]

Im swapping an LQ9 to my trans, whats the # on the engine your getting? I had the same issues with my 04 and castec heads. Yay us!

I was just looking on autozone website not sure what the numbers were, I just looked up a 2001 2500HD.

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I believe, not 100% but you need the adapter for 2k models.
Hit performance trucks they will tell you for certain.

While everything is out, toss in a vette and billet od servo, aswell as a shift kit. Your trans will last abit longer.

From what I have seen, my 2000 is the same as the 2001's. Is this what you are talking about?

 

[TxDrewski]

Ahh okay then yeah I think like Ezdaar said there is an adapter plate needed.

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The 6.0's weren't mated to a 60 they were mated to an 80.

 

[chevync]

Ahh okay then yeah I think like Ezdaar said there is an adapter plate needed.

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The 6.0's weren't mated to a 60 they were mated to an 80.

ok, were is a good place to buy one? btw my tahoe is a 2wd, don't know if that makes any difference with the adapter.

 

[ezdaar]

Pay attention to post #3, our terminology was wrong, its not a adapter.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/chevy/701889-6-0l-4l60e-will-they-bolt-up.html


Reading material

 

[chevync]

Pay attention to post #3, our terminology was wrong, its not a adapter.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/chevy/701889-6-0l-4l60e-will-they-bolt-up.html


Reading material[/QUOTE

Just found this..

1996-2002 GEN I+ versions of the Small Block Chevrolet used the same bellhousing while the LSx engines used a longer bellhousing to accommodate a redesigned torque converter with a longer pilot nose (GM sells an adapter assembly for using the LSx 4L60-Es when used with an early powerplant).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo-Hydramatic

Looks like I will need a adapter.

 

[ezdaar]

or just change the flexplate. whichever is cheaper.

 

[chevync]

Found a good deal, GM Performance 5.3, 325hp/345 torque for 1500.00 with 30k miles and a one year warranty. Calling next week to pay for it and have it delivered to my local garage to have it put in.