mutt_1986 build page * 5.3 swap into 72 c10

[mutt_1986]

Hey everyone, been a member for years but haven't been very active. Thought I would make build page for those of you interested. I will start with a little back story; I've owned my 72 since I was 14. My dad and I bought it from a local junk yard. My truck has went through many changes through the years , some good some bad . Its been a great learning experience for me. When I graduated high school I spent all my graduation money and built a radical 355 for it to replace the very dependable 305 the truck already had. I really regret doing it because while this engine sounds great and is hella fast. The drivability sucks, fuel mileage sucks, plus I can't keep a transmission in it. Needless to say it hasn't been driven much since. So I've been pondering what to do for a long time, I knew if I replaced another transmission is was going to be a 4 speed because 3 speed is for the birds. So I looked at what a decent trans built to handle my engine was going to cost. after giving it much thought and researching other builds I decided to do a 5.3/4l60e swap. Everyone that has done an is swap say its the best thing they have ever done. Can't wait to have the driveability/ reliability/ mileage that the 5.3 has to offer. Here is a quick pic of how my truck currently sits vrs how I want it to look in the end.

[mutt_1986]

Picked up my donor truck last night. 2004 Silverado with only 90k miles!

[cool68]

Cool truck - keep us up to date with progress.

[mutt_1986]

Got my racing innovation swap headers in!

[mutt_1986]

Update on whats going on with my swap, have been mostly collecting parts needed to do this since the weather has been bad here in Arkansas. All I believe I lack is a wiring harness, something to adapt shifter and an Efi fuel tank. Sent fuelcellguy a pm about a month ago in hopes to get one of his tanks. So in the meantime I got some gauges. Used AutoMeters up top and Equus down low

[timski69gmc]

I have been really thinking about a 5.3 also. Was debating on a BB, just for fun. But, the price of gas has gone up again with the long weekend. Crooks. My 350 needs to be rebuild at minimum. So an update seems like a pretty good idea.

[mutt_1986]

Yea, I've just reached the point where I'm tired of messing with the old SBC/3 speed setups. I want to be able to jump in this truck and drive anywhere and be practical.