Which truck to start with.

PontiacChris · 08-22-2008, 02:19 PM

I am looking to get a newer style S10 to put a 5.3 into. Would the swap be easier it the truck has a 4 cylinder or a V6 to start with? Just need I find a truck before I start g trying to figure out to much other stuff. Thanks, Chris.

DragThaFuka · 08-22-2008, 02:30 PM

v6, cuz i believe you may be able to use the trans and rear end

denali_on_26's · 08-22-2008, 02:35 PM

i have found you can get the 4cyl trucks way way cheaper and easier!!!

PontiacChris · 08-22-2008, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. Yeah the rearend will be replaced, so that is not a huge problem. Did the 4L60 come with the 4.3 and the 2.2? Will the factory gauges be able to work with either? I'm going to try and keep as stock looking as possible.

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:04 PM

motor mounts in the v6 trucks are stronger then the 4cylnders i believe if you are putting in a 5.3.

THEKING · 08-22-2008, 05:04 PM

Just find one with a blown engine. You can get those real cheap if you find one.

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:05 PM

i think there are 2 transmisions 4L60 and 4L60E.

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:16 PM

i believe the 5.3's transmission is a 4L80E i think? could be wrong.

joutlaw · 08-22-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 91s10green

i believe the 5.3's transmission is a 4L80E i think? could be wrong.

Negative... 5.3's have the 4L60E... 6.0s and others use the 4L80E

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:38 PM

I believe that if you go with the 4L60E that it would fit and would work with the 5.3L. but the 4L80E is twice as tough as the 4L60E. is the truck you going to get going to be a 2wd or a 4wd?

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:40 PM

you could probably do a swap more expensive. but yeah the transmission you need is a 4L60E

91s10green · 08-22-2008, 05:43 PM

i have a question what is the difference size wise between a 4L60E and a 4L80E?

ssDimer · 08-22-2008, 08:29 PM

the motor mounts dont matter between a v6 and a 4 cyl cause you have to use conversion mounts anyways. In my opinion you should start with a 4 cyl cause you can buy them cheaper. Now depending on if you want to go auto or manual is up to you. The 4l60 will work for a stock 5.3. I started out with a 99 s10 with a 4cly 5speed and i swaped in a 5.3 w/ a t56 6speed out of a camaro and i was able to use the stock clutch lines and slave cylinder. Real easy swap. If you want to use the stock gauges then give current performance a ring. They sponser this forum and if you look at the sticky above it will give you alot of info. search search search.

08-22-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
PontiacChris Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 Location: User is: OffLine	Which truck to start with. I am looking to get a newer style S10 to put a 5.3 into. Would the swap be easier it the truck has a 4 cylinder or a V6 to start with? Just need I find a truck before I start g trying to figure out to much other stuff. Thanks, Chris.
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08-22-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
DragThaFuka Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 266 Location: Whales Vagina User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. v6, cuz i believe you may be able to use the trans and rear end
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08-22-2008, 02:35 PM	#3
denali_on_26's Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 193 Location: hattiesburg, MS User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. i have found you can get the 4cyl trucks way way cheaper and easier!!!
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08-22-2008, 02:39 PM	#4
PontiacChris Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. Thanks for the quick replies. Yeah the rearend will be replaced, so that is not a huge problem. Did the 4L60 come with the 4.3 and the 2.2? Will the factory gauges be able to work with either? I'm going to try and keep as stock looking as possible.
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08-22-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. motor mounts in the v6 trucks are stronger then the 4cylnders i believe if you are putting in a 5.3.
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08-22-2008, 05:04 PM	#6
THEKING More Go then Show Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,134 Location: Scottsdale, AZ User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. Just find one with a blown engine. You can get those real cheap if you find one.
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08-22-2008, 05:05 PM	#7
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. i think there are 2 transmisions 4L60 and 4L60E.
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08-22-2008, 05:16 PM	#8
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. i believe the 5.3's transmission is a 4L80E i think? could be wrong.
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08-22-2008, 05:24 PM	#9
joutlaw Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 42 Location: Mississippi User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. Quote: Originally Posted by 91s10green i believe the 5.3's transmission is a 4L80E i think? could be wrong. Negative... 5.3's have the 4L60E... 6.0s and others use the 4L80E
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08-22-2008, 05:38 PM	#10
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. I believe that if you go with the 4L60E that it would fit and would work with the 5.3L. but the 4L80E is twice as tough as the 4L60E. is the truck you going to get going to be a 2wd or a 4wd?
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08-22-2008, 05:40 PM	#11
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. you could probably do a swap more expensive. but yeah the transmission you need is a 4L60E
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08-22-2008, 05:43 PM	#12
91s10green Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 758 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. i have a question what is the difference size wise between a 4L60E and a 4L80E?
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08-22-2008, 08:29 PM	#13
ssDimer slow and low Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 130 Location: Eldridge, IA User is: OffLine	Re: Which truck to start with. the motor mounts dont matter between a v6 and a 4 cyl cause you have to use conversion mounts anyways. In my opinion you should start with a 4 cyl cause you can buy them cheaper. Now depending on if you want to go auto or manual is up to you. The 4l60 will work for a stock 5.3. I started out with a 99 s10 with a 4cly 5speed and i swaped in a 5.3 w/ a t56 6speed out of a camaro and i was able to use the stock clutch lines and slave cylinder. Real easy swap. If you want to use the stock gauges then give current performance a ring. They sponser this forum and if you look at the sticky above it will give you alot of info. search search search.
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