5.3

[Devs93]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2858437516.html

dont seem like a horrible buy but then again I havent really priced any yet neither

 

[kn1ght]

$800 total, seems to be a decent price. As long as it runs okay. I've seen people pull bad engines, clean them up, then lie about the mileage and say they pulled it because they wrecked the rear end of the vehicle. Sneaky little ********. I don't buy an engine unless I can personally hear and see it run.

 

[454SSguy]

WAY too much. Check out ls1tech. You can get full motors (aluminum 5.3's) for that price. LS stuff is getting CHEAP.

 

[454SSguy]

LS1 longblock - $900 and taking offers
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1508494-ls1-longblock-more.html

Complete aluminum 5.3 - $1200 obo
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1305722-2005-gm-5-3l-complete-engine-aluminum.html

Iron 6.0 Shortblock - $400
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1509402-6-0-lq4-shortblock.html

Almost complete / high miles LS1 - $675
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1509437-running-ls1-engine-out-z28-675-a.html

Iron 6.0 Complete - $1000
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1511302-6-0-truck-motor-complete-2005-a.html

Running LS1 - $795
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1512058-strong-running-ls1-engine-895-00-a.html

Aluminum 5.3 Longblock "80k miles" - $500
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-classifieds/1514157-5-3-lm7-longblock-80k-miles.html

 

[454SSguy]

You can get a set of ls1 heads (241's) for like $200 with springs. Then edelbrock intake and a carb, with msd box (~$750), and a cam and you are good to go. 400RWHP & 20MPG. You'll need something serious to wipe the grin off your face though

 

[kn1ght]

Excuse my ignorance, but do those bolt right up in these trucks?

 

[454SSguy]

Not exactly. But motor mounts and swap headers are readily available. The only thing you need to worry about is the tranny and if I were doing an LS swap, there's no way I'd use anything but a T-56.

 

[Tempted]

Not exactly. But motor mounts and swap headers are readily available. The only thing you need to worry about is the tranny and if I were doing an LS swap, there's no way I'd use anything but a T-56.

Or 6060 or stout 4L80. There isn't a single manual truck transmission I would put behind it.

 

[Devs93]

hmmm
id prob just run my trans really it dont have 15 k on a the rebuild and its coming back out to have a shift kit vette servo and since its coming he gonna go ahead and rebuild the front pump while it open. I think he said 250 or 300 parts and labor Ill ask him what he thinks it can handle hp wise when the time comes. i dont want a stick in my tuck actually.

 

[454SSguy]

If you're stayin auto I'd say a 4l80 or maybe a TH-400 with a gearvendor behind it. If you get a 5.3, drop a cam, LS heads, and intake on it and you'll be set. If you get it on the cheap you can probably do the whole motor with controller and all for around...

$750 motor
$250 heads
$200 intake
$100 ECM
$300 Cam