Can I put an 01 Silverado motor in an 08 Silverado

Asked by sandi Mar 09, 2021 at 09:50 AM about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The 5.3L motor went out of my 08 Silverado.
I'm wondering if I can put a 5.3L from an 01
Silverado into my truck.

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5.3 is all the same. You have to keep all your electronics off the old engine. The should work with the replacement engine.

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