What size engine can I put in my silverado 1500 LT 4x4

Asked by Bryan Oct 29, 2015 at 08:16 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2LT Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Car Customization

would like to up grade power and engine for my pickup 4x4 LT silverado.
Have a 5.3 v8 in there now Factory motor.

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The 5.7 will fit, but then you need to have your computer reprogrammed for that motor.

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5.3 is way better than 5.7... you can drop in a 6.0 from the tahoe or 2500 trucks. The 5.3 is pretty powerful as it is tho

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My 2011 Silverado currently has a v8 6.2L vortec installed. I love it.

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It does have the power needed to do the job. Still have to some work to get it tuned the way I want it but as of now it does the job.

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Could you put a 6.2 in. A 2011 silverado with a 4.8 ?

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If you put the motor, trany, ecu & wiring harness in with it. You would need motor mounts and the exhaust manifolds, and such also.

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Actually a 6.2 will bolt right in. You will need it'd ecu or reprogram yours.

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me and some buddys have been debating...will a 6.2 drop right into a 2000 single cab with a 5.3 in it?

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I am thinking about the same thing. I have the 5.3 and I want more HP and torque. My gas mileage is terrible as it is so I don't really care about gas mileage. I want a truck that will pull a Razor and a Harley. It has to be a half ton and low enough to get into parking garages.I just got back from Vancouver and my truck fit into the parking garage by 3 1/2 inches

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Flat on the floor towing two Harleys and a inclosed trailer up a slight grade it would go 80 MPH. Holy smokes the motor ran great but it was screaming pretty good.

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I have a 2007 chevy suburban withe a 5.3 eng. that is junk, what other eng. would fit would a 4.3 work or would i have to go up to a 6.0

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i have a 2 door 1998 Tahoe 4x4 5.7 vortec went out. Will a 5.3 drop right in or will I have to do a bunch of changes?

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I have the same question 4.3 swab and and 04 Silverado 1500 do I need to change wire harness and ECU

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I have a 1992 chevy silverado k1500 5.7 4x4 i was woundering what motor will bolt right in with out changeing the tranny or motor mounts

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Thanks for all the response and advice. I have surmised from the information provided, to keep my 5.3, and build on it with regard to intake, exhaust, and cooling. You guys are great! Thanks, and yes, it does scream, its just gotten good too me! I’m sure y’all understand! Faster, Louder, Funner! I know its not really a word, but its worthy for this application!

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Can I put a1998 Chevy Silverado 5.7 In a 2000 Chevy Silverado that has a 4.8??

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will a 5.7 motor out of a 1998 gmc sierra go in a 2006 trailblazer

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I havr owned nothing but chevrolet 5.3 since 1999 from years 2000 to 2007 theyve always gotten the job done no matter how b8g or small chevys 5.3 in my opinion is the best

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I was wondering what year model and make would be the fastest moter to eazly put in my 2001 Chevy Silverado Z71

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i was wondering if i could put a 5.7 hellcat engine in a Chevy 5.3

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