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Russell · 02-20-2007, 02:48 AM

I think I opened a whole new can of worms with this one....

Just put the downpayment on a complete 2000 5.3L with just 50 000 miles and everything I need to make it run

I have no intention of dropping the 5.3L in until I've got my body work done, the NV4500 / NP241 combo ready to go, and my wiring totally figured out, so I will be using the TPI until that time.

Expect an in-depth writeup of everything that is involved with lots of pictures... I haven't been able to find any articles that have all the technical details required for the swap all in one place yet, so I intend to make that article

My goal for this summer is to get the truck's bodywork totally squared away. I met a guy who is a professional bodyman and a mechanic on the side. He wants a TPI 383, but hates electrical. He told me he'll replace my cab corners, make my body totally straight, and finished with epoxy primer, ready for paint in exhange for getting his TPI wired up

Sounds like a pretty fair trade to me, seeing as I love electrical work, and know exactly how to do his harness up

If he finishes the body job before winter, and I've got my tranny / t-case ready to go, and enough money saved up, I'll get the 5.3L swap done next winter

boxrodz · 02-20-2007, 03:26 AM

Very cool, Russel.

I guess Chris is gonna have some competition now.

But, wait 'til next Winter... It's gonna be hard.

BTW, hook me up with one and I'll start now.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-20-2007, 12:16 PM

sounds like a plan Russell

Low84 · 02-20-2007, 12:21 PM

Oh yeah! Really looking forward to that write-up.

chevyrestoguy · 02-20-2007, 12:24 PM

Wow, it sounds like you're getting a real good deal with your buddy. I like doing electrical work also, and I have scored some deals (not as good as yours though) because of it.
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Thinkmill

pcmcobra · 02-20-2007, 07:03 PM

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cliffsta · 02-21-2007, 12:26 AM

that's awesome, i can't wait for a write-up and to follow your progress. even being truckless, i find such a swap interesting.

84 400 · 02-21-2007, 01:34 AM

Great motos man
have one in the tahoe and it is sweet! Good luck with it

Lynx · 02-22-2007, 12:49 AM

Why doesn’t this surprise me one bit? haha Sounds like a good plan

You will defiantly like the 5.3 and the 'life expectancy' is awesome too.

02-20-2007, 02:48 AM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Well, now I've gone and done it... I think I opened a whole new can of worms with this one.... Just put the downpayment on a complete 2000 5.3L with just 50 000 miles and everything I need to make it run I have no intention of dropping the 5.3L in until I've got my body work done, the NV4500 / NP241 combo ready to go, and my wiring totally figured out, so I will be using the TPI until that time. Expect an in-depth writeup of everything that is involved with lots of pictures... I haven't been able to find any articles that have all the technical details required for the swap all in one place yet, so I intend to make that article My goal for this summer is to get the truck's bodywork totally squared away. I met a guy who is a professional bodyman and a mechanic on the side. He wants a TPI 383, but hates electrical. He told me he'll replace my cab corners, make my body totally straight, and finished with epoxy primer, ready for paint in exhange for getting his TPI wired up Sounds like a pretty fair trade to me, seeing as I love electrical work, and know exactly how to do his harness up If he finishes the body job before winter, and I've got my tranny / t-case ready to go, and enough money saved up, I'll get the 5.3L swap done next winter __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 02-20-2007 at 02:53 AM.

02-20-2007, 03:26 AM	#2
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... Very cool, Russel. I guess Chris is gonna have some competition now. But, wait 'til next Winter... It's gonna be hard. BTW, hook me up with one and I'll start now. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

02-20-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... sounds like a plan Russell __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#4
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... Oh yeah! Really looking forward to that write-up. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

02-20-2007, 12:24 PM	#5
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... Wow, it sounds like you're getting a real good deal with your buddy. I like doing electrical work also, and I have scored some deals (not as good as yours though) because of it. ________ Thinkmill Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:05 AM.

02-20-2007, 07:03 PM	#6
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... www.ls1truck.com __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-21-2007, 12:26 AM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... that's awesome, i can't wait for a write-up and to follow your progress. even being truckless, i find such a swap interesting. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

02-21-2007, 01:34 AM	#8
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... Great motos man have one in the tahoe and it is sweet! Good luck with it __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-22-2007, 12:49 AM	#9
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Well, now I've gone and done it... Why doesn’t this surprise me one bit? haha Sounds like a good plan You will defiantly like the 5.3 and the 'life expectancy' is awesome too. __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett



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