I got a 1997 k1500 thinking of putting a 5.3 ls in?

[Dakota Hill]

Im koty im new to the page and i got a 5.7 350 thats just plain wore out ive been thinking of finding a donor 5.3 ls to put in the truck figured the 5.3 would make more power and run alot better what all does it take to complete the swap and how much headache is it to complete? Any help or suggestions where I should look is greatly appreciated

 

[97 bowtie]

That’s exactly what I would do. It’s a lot of tedious things you have to work out but the 5.3 motors run great. If your savy enough try and find a complete donor truck this way you can get everything and anything you need off it for the swap then part the rest for what you paid for it and get yourself a free motor. That’s how I got my 5.3 setup I plan on swapping into my 97 good luck hope to see you go for the swap you will be happy with the outcome as long as you get a good running motor to begin with

 

[Dakota Hill]

That’s exactly what I would do. It’s a lot of tedious things you have to work out but the 5.3 motors run great. If your savy enough try and find a complete donor truck this way you can get everything and anything you need off it for the swap then part the rest for what you paid for it and get yourself a free motor. That’s how I got my 5.3 setup I plan on swapping into my 97 good luck hope to see you go for the swap you will be happy with the outcome as long as you get a good running motor to begin with

Well I built a 5.7 instead now have a gutless truck with no answers as to why sounds strong ‍‍

 

[Trio]

Well I built a 5.7 instead now have a gutless truck with no answers as to why sounds strong ‍‍

"To get answers, one must first begin with questions." - Ben Franklin (maybe)

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[Dakota Hill]

"To get answers, one must first begin with questions." - Ben Franklin (maybe)

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My issue is finding someone who has the knowledge to be able to answer them