305 vs 350 vs LS? Value?

[izzy_Britton]

Originally Posted by rusty76

I'm curious as to start to finish prices on LS swaps. This includes everything, carb (if staying with carb), intake, ignition, exhaust, engine mounts, accessories and so on. I know these motors are getting cheaper but I'm wondering what is say a finished price would be with a 500 dollar engine for start. Any thoughts? Not trying to hijack the thread just thought it would be nice to see a real price range. Is it possible at say $1500?

It is my opinion that if you had a engine for around $500, you could pick up a carb and intake and ignition box from summit or another vendor for around $1000. then the next expenses would be motor mounts (if purchased, fabricated would be less expensive if you have the ability), fuel pump, transmission, and engine accessories.

just as an example. I am planning:

5.3 (paid $450)
700r4 (existing in truck $0)
intake and carb (summit racing $700(ish))
ignition box (summit racing ($300(ish))
motor mounts (dirty dingo $105)
fuel pump(s) (because i have dual tanks i am probably going to use 87 - 91 tanks with sending units and updated vette? pumps and regulators - not sure yet)

my plan is to be into it for less than $2000. ultimately because i work in the wrecking yard industry i plan to be into the whole thing for about 1500$ cash and scrounge the rest.