5.3 swap info please

[69Rumbler]

I know this has been ask many times and I read threw a lot of pages on here ..
I found a 2008 5.3 with Trans for 1500 with wire harness . It dose not have a computer . I am doing the swap caz my 350 took a dump . So if any one can chime in and tell me what I will need . I have a 350 / th400 . Gas tank behind my seat right now .
Thank you !

[70LonghornCST]

I'll move this to the Engine and Drivetrain forum to get some specialized help. Here is a LINK of several threads on 5.3 swaps. I'm sure some of our seasoned 5.3 swap members will be along shortly. Good luck!

[66LSx]

Some patience....

Some reading material.

and $$$$$$

I'd suggest you venture into the LSx swaps area on the engine forum and read through the "what did it cost you" thread and look at some of the build/price sheets specific to your model.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=473560



In short: You'll need alot of stuff.

[69Rumbler]

I got money but idk if it's enough lol I got about 3500 for the build . In just seen the list a lot of good info on there awesome that they even have parts number

[Clyde65]

just a guess but you will need a gas pedal, fuel pump ( internal/external) harness mods, etc, etc.

I suggest you give a holler to John at Speartech performance, he can give you a run down of what you will need to pick up for that motor\trans combo.

http://www.speartech.com/

[Billett]

That budget will be pushing it. I'd bet a good amount that you will spend more than 3500 on the swap. Not saying it can't be done, but while you have it apart it will be very hard not to do a few upgrades while you are in there.

[BR3W CITY]

JY pullout swaps can be done for under 3500, for a more or less stock setup, if you do your planning and don't re-do things out of error or necessity. HOWEVER, if 3500 is ALL you have (and I mean, if you aren't prepared to find another 1000 in misc should it be needed) then 1 of 2 things happens.
1. your truck sits unfinished, frustrates you and takes up time/space/money doing nothing. By the time you finish the build, you hate the truck or have to sell it.
2. You finish the build but are too broke to afford gas or insurance, and being in CA that can cost A LOT.

That being said, if 3500 is a reasonable established budget for you, and your comfortable fielding the extras if needed, then yea I think you can accomplish it just fine.

[69Rumbler]

My budget went up to 5 grand lol SoCal performance dose a swap for 5 grand with motor you think that's a fair price ? If any one want to take it on I rather give a form member my money them a big businesses

[jamesjones]

Originally Posted by 69Rumbler

My budget went up to 5 grand lol SoCal performance dose a swap for 5 grand with motor you think that's a fair price ? If any one want to take it on I rather give a form member my money them a big businesses

That sounds too good to be true to be honest.

[69Rumbler]

Found an other shop in la Habra that will do the swap for 5 grand as well ... found them on a LSX form .

[truckdude239]

I am at about 2100 into my swap and its running all i got left is exhasut and guages i expect to finish out at around 3500.00 doing itmy self

[69Rumbler]

I just talked to the guy he told me that the motor will be an 2007 and he got a rebuild tans . Going to down there tomorrow and talk to him and see his work

[BR3W CITY]

.....and you lost me at paying someone else to do it.

[66LSx]

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

.....and you lost me at paying someone else to do it.

x2

Dear Hatred Copter Youtube Videos.....

You inspired me to follow suite....

Thanks for the inspiration... (to do it on my own)

~66 w/ 5.3L - 4L60e


Someday TSP 224lsa112 w/ all the suspension goodies

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by 66LSx

x2

Dear Hatred Copter Youtube Videos.....

You inspired me to follow suite....

Thanks for the inspiration...

This really means a lot to me. I've been a 1k+ poster on a number of automotive forums over the years, but when I came here in 09 (holy crap i've been here a while) I really gravitated to the people and motivations of the site. Once we were able to launch the LSx section, I made it a priority to try and help everyone out. I've worked pretty hard to offer as many posts, videos, free or low cost parts, and as much time as I can.

With that said, since your also semi-local to me, your welcome to look me up if you ever need any further help. A couple members on here already know that I don't object to 2am texts from the garage lol.

[69Rumbler]

I wish I could do it lol but I can't I rather just pay some one who knows what they are doing to do it lol . I'm a machinist I can look at some thing and see a how it's made , but don't ask me how it works lol

[Clyde65]

69rumbler,

I am a computer tech. If I can do it, anyone can! I did mine in my carport, evenings and every other weekend completely by myself other than maybe twice where I needed help lining something up and my 70 year old dad helped. If you have the space to do it, I encourage you do it. $5k is a lot, I did my 4.8/4l60e for roughly $3k only because i bought stuff I didnt need ( this was in 2009). I encourage you to do the swap, put the motor and trans in, send the harness and PCM off and hook up the fuel system. I support you with whatever decision you make but just wanted to put my .02 in.

Good luck!

[Billett]

4.8/5.3 is cheaper than 6.0 to be sure. And DEFINITELY get a harness and pcm, and other accessories with it. They are not cheap separate.