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I have a 2002 silverado v6 4.3 and I have a complete 2004 silverado v8 4.8. Does any one know if it will work or what I need to do to make it work.


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FLuna2002

What is the question??

If you can put the 2004 V8 4.8 into the 2002 Silverado

Different pcm, harnesses sensors, exhaust, lots of swaps, alterations, really not practicle.

Should be a pretty straight swap. I encourage the swap, you'll enjoy the V8 far more. And while I don't know everything involved, its not that indepth.

Do it!!! If you have mech experiance and can read a book you can do it. They have manuals and CD's that spell it out with pictures if you look for them. I just don't have the link saved.

You won't regret the effort if you DO IT!!!!

Might take some time and effort, but no reason it can't be done. Hopefully the V8 engine you have has the PCM and harness, that'll make life a lot simpler.

I also have an '02 with the 4.3L. I'm want to do a 6.0L swap in the future but it's essentially the same thing going to the 4.8L.

From what I understand the alternator and power steering pump from the V6 will swap but you'll need all other accessories. The '02 V6 PCM is tuneable to the 4.8L but you'll need a new BCM. You'll need motor mounts, engine harness and exhaust.

Good luck.

Do it. Trust me...it's worth it!

Silly question, Why do that to a truck that already works ? I would go find another chevy with the engine messing up and slide that thing in there and have 2 trucks :)

Use one truck as a car and the other as a toy.......

Silly question, Why do that to a truck that already works ? I would go find another chevy with the engine messing up and slide that thing in there and have 2 trucks :)

Use one truck as a car and the other as a toy.......

In my case, the original v6 was about to die anyway.