2000 and newer 8.1 liter 496 need some info please
I am debating on pulling a 8.1 liter vortec 496, computer and all electronics, fuel injection, the whole thing, for my project. Can anybody tell me if the internals of the 2000 and newer 8.1 is cast, hypertectic, or forged? The 6.0 in my 2500 will jump and run, was goin to go with a 6.0 until I found the 8.1. I have already done research on the 8.1, but cannot find anywhere what the bottom end as far as cast, forged, etc. Please help!