[pwradder]

after selling the 350 that came out of my truck for $400 on cl, I've got just about $600 into the 5.3 swap in my 80 c10-with working a/c! i also used my existing trans though. i could have gotten away with it cheaper if the engine i bought came with the maf, alt bracket and power steering pump-this added about $260 to the total. i also did all the work myself including the tuning. the swap was totally worth it in every way and regardless of what others may think about a swap like this, it CAN be done on a reasonable budget if you are willing do the work!