kenh
I see nothing I hear nothing
WARNING...This will be a long drawn out deal. Only because I am slowly collecting parts and knowledge to do this swap. I'm an old carb and distributor guy and struggled like hell (and still struggle) with TB EFI.
So far I've collected an 80K 5.3 out of an 03 something, that was taken to the local trade school where the kids resealed the engine. They painted the block and pan Lime Green ( read puke here) so I will remove the accessories, water pump and intake so the paint can be changed to something more appropriate. I have an ECM, throttle peddle and TAC module that match the engine. The engine is a DBW so I'll also swap the 700R4 for a 4L60E. That is an extra expense I really didn't want, but in the end I think it will be best. The engine is missing a few things like a couple sensors and the oil dipstick tube and stick. Can't quite figure that one out! haha
Next I'll be looking for accessory mounts to relocate the A/C pump and match the alternator and PS pump so it look "right" and match side to side. Will also need engine mounts and will replace everything from block to frame as long as the engine is out. After all the original rubber mounts are only 33 years old and have 240K on them. I think they are tired!
Still lots to do and think about. Be warned, I'm a procrastinator and take a bath in oil every morning so I don't squeak opening my wallet!!
Ken
So far I've collected an 80K 5.3 out of an 03 something, that was taken to the local trade school where the kids resealed the engine. They painted the block and pan Lime Green ( read puke here) so I will remove the accessories, water pump and intake so the paint can be changed to something more appropriate. I have an ECM, throttle peddle and TAC module that match the engine. The engine is a DBW so I'll also swap the 700R4 for a 4L60E. That is an extra expense I really didn't want, but in the end I think it will be best. The engine is missing a few things like a couple sensors and the oil dipstick tube and stick. Can't quite figure that one out! haha
Next I'll be looking for accessory mounts to relocate the A/C pump and match the alternator and PS pump so it look "right" and match side to side. Will also need engine mounts and will replace everything from block to frame as long as the engine is out. After all the original rubber mounts are only 33 years old and have 240K on them. I think they are tired!
Still lots to do and think about. Be warned, I'm a procrastinator and take a bath in oil every morning so I don't squeak opening my wallet!!
Ken