5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lts70 · 12-16-2014, 11:34 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a 5.3L /4l60E set up from a guy. It is said to come out of a 2007 Chevy half-ton 2wheel drive, with 97,000 miles. Wire harness has already been re-pined and computer reset up for non-smog. It has a GM performance oil pan to clear cross-members. He had it set up for a Camaro build but realized the truck intake was too high for his hood clearances. He mentioned that he has the brackets for accessories as well. He is asking $2500. Does this seem like a good price? What are some questions that I should ask him? It would be going in my 70 Chevy swb. Thanks for any advice or help!!!

Nitis · 12-17-2014, 01:47 AM

If say price is fair

I'm on the hunt myself as we speak for something and everyone around me is very proud of their drop out engines

I am actually leaning towards buying one ready to run stand alone for the same money shipped in as one not ready to run sourced locally.

If it's what you want and it is truly ready to run meaning only hooking up 3 or 4 wires and it's what you want I personally would buy it. Mileage is good too. Maybe you could save some money wiring one your self but how much is your time worth?

scottybaccus · 12-17-2014, 04:14 AM

Figure $1500 for a good 100k mile motor and trans, plus $500-$1000 for harness and ecm work. It's fair. If iron block, maybe a little high. If aluminum block, certainly low....

67 chevelle · 12-17-2014, 08:31 AM

Sounds like a good deal to me, engine alone ready to run will cost around that , trany another 1000 , these engines routinely get 2-300,000 miles if well maintained

Andy4639 · 12-17-2014, 08:35 AM

If you trust him I would buy it. I got my 6.0 last year and I payed $2200 for the combo. It has some nice add ons already so your a head of the game. The oil pan and harness are done. Checkout the link below. Plenty of info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=206

lts70 · 12-27-2014, 11:51 AM

Got it home. It came with new motor mounts as well.

12-16-2014, 11:34 PM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. I have the opportunity to buy a 5.3L /4l60E set up from a guy. It is said to come out of a 2007 Chevy half-ton 2wheel drive, with 97,000 miles. Wire harness has already been re-pined and computer reset up for non-smog. It has a GM performance oil pan to clear cross-members. He had it set up for a Camaro build but realized the truck intake was too high for his hood clearances. He mentioned that he has the brackets for accessories as well. He is asking $2500. Does this seem like a good price? What are some questions that I should ask him? It would be going in my 70 Chevy swb. Thanks for any advice or help!!! __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-17-2014, 01:47 AM	#2
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: 5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. If say price is fair I'm on the hunt myself as we speak for something and everyone around me is very proud of their drop out engines I am actually leaning towards buying one ready to run stand alone for the same money shipped in as one not ready to run sourced locally. If it's what you want and it is truly ready to run meaning only hooking up 3 or 4 wires and it's what you want I personally would buy it. Mileage is good too. Maybe you could save some money wiring one your self but how much is your time worth?

12-17-2014, 04:14 AM	#3
scottybaccus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Hutto Posts: 109	Re: 5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. Figure $1500 for a good 100k mile motor and trans, plus $500-$1000 for harness and ecm work. It's fair. If iron block, maybe a little high. If aluminum block, certainly low.... __________________ Scotty Baccus

12-17-2014, 08:31 AM	#4
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: 5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. Sounds like a good deal to me, engine alone ready to run will cost around that , trany another 1000 , these engines routinely get 2-300,000 miles if well maintained __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

12-17-2014, 08:35 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. If you trust him I would buy it. I got my 6.0 last year and I payed $2200 for the combo. It has some nice add ons already so your a head of the game. The oil pan and harness are done. Checkout the link below. Plenty of info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=206 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-27-2014, 11:51 AM	#6
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: 5.3l 4l60E Opportunity, need guidance. Got it home. It came with new motor mounts as well. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

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