5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

hey guys i'm usually over on 73-87 side. but i have a question about a motor swap.
i've been looking for a 97 or 98 chevy or gmc. but i really want to swap a 5.3 in place of the 5.7
for gas mileage and i can find a 97-98 with a high miles motor and swap in a more fresh 5.3.
how hard would it be? and what all would be involved? estimated cost?

all input is appreciated :chevy:

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

Try this..

http://freepdfhosting.com/e274ce95c7.pdf

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

thanks, that was i was going for

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

That is an awsome link, I have been pondering swapping my 5.0L to a 6.0L using a 4L60E instead of a 4L80E like most 6L came with.

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

Bwood, careful! 4l60e wont take the 6.0l torque.

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

While Clyde65 is correct, You will tear a 4l60 up just as easy with a 5.3. As long as it's good to begin with and you don't dog the piss out of it, it will be ok .

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If a 4l60e is all you have for the time being, then go with it. but it will not handle the TQ of a camed 6.0 period, unless you drive it like my mom, which I could never do and I doubt you could. a camed 5.3 will also tax the 4l60e but the tranny will last longer behind even a camed 5.3 than a camed 6.0

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Man, that's awesome right there. Thanks.

GMC Guy, if you do this, I really hope you do a build thread.

Re: 5.3 into a 97-98 chevy/gmc
 

Yeah, I found that over on ls1tech when I was building my first ls swap mustang.

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My intention is to rebuild mine with the components to "beef" it up. I'm not looking to make a drag truck, just something that got some gonads to pull the bikes from race to race. My combined mileage out of my 5.0L is around 15. I don't see doin much worse with the 6.0 espesially with a 60E instead of an 80E. The rear end is 3.42, so with the P255/70R15s I should still see 2k at 70 mph. Honestly, I'm not too bad with the pedal, I think it will make a good combo for getting down the road.

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Building the 60e will extend its lifespan, but won't necessarily save it. I've seen guys on ls1tech roast plenty of 60e's with big torque.

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when i graduate from school i want to start a swap ive been wanting to do.

buy a late 90's standard cab long bed k3500 with a 5 speed and a 454 and swap a stroked 8.1L into it.

plans are for a mild sleeper diesel killer truck. and so i can have over 500 cubic inch engine in a steetable truck lol