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68fixeruper · 04-03-2013, 01:45 PM

I prolly have close to 6k in all the swap parts. But alot of the factory parts i didnt have since mine was a 6 cylinder truck. Like fan shroud and what not. You could prolly budget one in for 3k if u buy a used motor and trans use the factory manifolds factory x member and what not. As far as being more cost wise as say a sbc or bbc it bout the same. To me its worth it. But ive grown up around ls engines compared to other gentleman on this forum who are accustomed to sbc or bbc. Just whatever works for you and your budget. Hope that helps.
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68fixeruper · 04-03-2013, 01:46 PM

Thats including vintage air without i prolly have around 4500
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68fixeruper · 04-15-2013, 09:14 AM

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68fixeruper · 04-15-2013, 09:15 AM

Waiting to finish my box for my ac then ill be done. 5.3 is a huge difference. Well worth it
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**67cheby** · 04-15-2013, 09:24 AM

nice clean work, I like the wiring mount !

68fixeruper · 04-15-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice clean work, I like the wiring mount !

Thanks! Thats a big compliment coming from you. Your work makes mine look like crap.
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**67cheby** · 04-15-2013, 10:24 AM

LOL, no way yours looks great !

BB72CHEVKT · 04-15-2013, 12:30 PM

Where did you get the motor?

68fixeruper · 04-15-2013, 02:09 PM

A scrap yard around where i live bought out a dealership. So they had 92 5.3s brand new. They have like 30 left now.
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in deep 72 · 04-15-2013, 03:02 PM

All these LS builds get me thinging....and that's a scary thing! I'm running a 5.3 in my MCSS and LOVE IT! Working on more HP in that one now. My 72 has a 468 in it (and want more power in there too) but getting 4mpg is getting EXPENSIVE! Starting to think a modern engine might be a good alternative.

VERY nice job on the build!!!!!

04-03-2013, 01:45 PM	#51
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! I prolly have close to 6k in all the swap parts. But alot of the factory parts i didnt have since mine was a 6 cylinder truck. Like fan shroud and what not. You could prolly budget one in for 3k if u buy a used motor and trans use the factory manifolds factory x member and what not. As far as being more cost wise as say a sbc or bbc it bout the same. To me its worth it. But ive grown up around ls engines compared to other gentleman on this forum who are accustomed to sbc or bbc. Just whatever works for you and your budget. Hope that helps. Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2013, 01:46 PM	#52
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Thats including vintage air without i prolly have around 4500 Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 09:14 AM	#53
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 09:15 AM	#54
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Waiting to finish my box for my ac then ill be done. 5.3 is a huge difference. Well worth it Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 09:24 AM	#55
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! nice clean work, I like the wiring mount ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-15-2013, 10:24 AM	#57
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! LOL, no way yours looks great ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-15-2013, 12:30 PM	#58
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! Where did you get the motor? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

04-15-2013, 02:09 PM	#59
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! A scrap yard around where i live bought out a dealership. So they had 92 5.3s brand new. They have like 30 left now. Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 03:02 PM	#60
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: Inflation fighter gets a makeover! All these LS builds get me thinging....and that's a scary thing! I'm running a 5.3 in my MCSS and LOVE IT! Working on more HP in that one now. My 72 has a 468 in it (and want more power in there too) but getting 4mpg is getting EXPENSIVE! Starting to think a modern engine might be a good alternative. VERY nice job on the build!!!!!

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