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drman929 · 07-25-2008, 10:02 PM

I wanted a taste of the fuel injection world, and the opportunity to buy a real cheap swap setup arose, so here I am. I want this to cost under 2k, which I think I can pull off. Engine is a 5.3 out of a rolled '05 truck with 4l60e. The combo has 37,000 miles, and I got to pick whatever I wanted from the truck...so I came home with a truck full of crap...hehe

My 1,300 mile 350 rebuild came out easily and was sold to a fellow board member-

And tomorrow I am starting on the new engine. Cleaning it up real good, making adapter plates, and maybe start test fitting. I'm planning on doing the wiring myself, and using the factory tank from the '05. The only mod it will really have at this point will be a tune.

RaceAGMC · 07-27-2008, 05:56 PM

Looks like fun, im starting a gen III swap myself. It is def the way to go these days. Good luck.

drman929 · 07-27-2008, 10:17 PM

Put in 10 hours today, this is how she sits. I pulled it out after this to enlarge a few holes and clean and paint the frame.

drman929 · 09-09-2008, 08:48 PM

Been enjoying it for a few weeks, but I'm not completely done. Alot of cleaning up to do with wiring and small stuff.
I just built the intake and haven't got a chance to pick up a clamp, so that's why there isn't one if you are wondering.

Rokcrln · 09-10-2008, 12:30 PM

Looks good I have an 05 DOD 5.3L with a 4L60 as well to drop into my 4dr burb build. It came out with 23k on it. EFI is the only way to go in my book!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**steelhorse** · 09-10-2008, 12:41 PM

What are you plans for the A/C?

BlueJeep · 09-10-2008, 01:07 PM

How close did you come to the budget?

drman929 · 09-10-2008, 07:20 PM

I haven't figured up my tickets, but if I'm thinking right I am pretty close.

Eventually I plan to use the '05 compressor by making new lines.

Fuel injection is awesome, it will be very hard to use another carbed motor in a project.

72BlckButy · 09-10-2008, 09:26 PM

Nice install!

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-11-2008, 04:38 PM

Nice choice. Is that going in the truck in your avatar? One looks blue, the other gold.

drman929 · 09-11-2008, 07:30 PM

Yeah, my avatar is the truck before I painted it. I'm now painting it again since it's a '68 Chevy instead of a GMC.

sandking · 09-11-2008, 07:45 PM

Looks good!! What did you do for motor mounts?

drman929 · 09-17-2008, 10:05 PM

I made plates out of 1/4" and welded clamshells to them.

kamikazekyle05 · 09-18-2008, 09:55 PM

I see you did the wiring yourself, can you tell me what wires you had to remove or combine?

drman929 · 09-18-2008, 10:25 PM

Well, I removed a lot of unnecessary things like the lights, but as far as actually wiring it to run, I had a set of wiring diagrams that I went through and hooked to my existing wiring to make it run. Take a look at LS1tech and do some searching, and you will find your answers. What year motor do you have?

kamikazekyle05 · 09-19-2008, 10:56 PM

o I dont have a motor yet just trying to get an idea of how involved the wiring removal is

drman929 · 09-22-2008, 10:27 PM

It's not really that bad. Much easier than I thought it would be!

*paisaloco67* · 10-10-2008, 09:29 AM

Nice job, question,,,,when u swap a 5.3, where do you get the vacum for
the brake booster?

BlueJeep · 10-10-2008, 10:54 AM

I believe the 5.3 has provisions for you to pull vaccuum from the intake for the booster, just like in the 99+ truck you pull it from.

drman929 · 10-10-2008, 07:53 PM

I even used the factory '05 hose. It sticks out, but works for now!

*paisaloco67* · 10-14-2008, 12:14 AM

drman929 What where the unecessary codes or things u had to remove
from your pcm? Did u use your stock tailamp brake switch for the tranny
locking sensor? I have the same motor tranny setup that I just got out
of an avalanche (8900) miles. I dont know much about mechanical stuff
but I know I can do the swap into my 72 with some help of the pros in this site, any help will be appreciated.

*paisaloco67* · 10-14-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeep

I believe the 5.3 has provisions for you to pull vaccuum from the intake for the booster, just like in the 99+ truck you pull it from.

got it! I just took a peek on the back of the intake and saw a plug. thanks
blue jeep

drman929 · 10-14-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paisaloco67

drman929 What where the unecessary codes or things u had to remove
from your pcm? Did u use your stock tailamp brake switch for the tranny
locking sensor? I have the same motor tranny setup that I just got out
of an avalanche (8900) miles. I dont know much about mechanical stuff
but I know I can do the swap into my 72 with some help of the pros in this site, any help will be appreciated.

I had Jesse at W4M give me a 93 octane tune. When he programs, you don't have to do anything computer wise. I had him remove my rear oxygen sensors, since I removed the cats. I used my factory '72 brake light switch, but wired it up with a 5 prong relay to take power away from the purple TCC lockup wire and supply it to the brake lights when I hit the pedal.

Wow, nice pullout!!! I am really loving mine, it has so much more power than my 350. It will snap your neck back!

*paisaloco67* · 10-15-2008, 10:14 AM

drman so u ended up using the 05 fuel setup? isnt the 05 fuel tank a little
big for our trucks? How u did this?, also, whats the other black plastic line
running along with the fuel line on the engine?? is that line used when performing the swap? thanks

drman929 · 10-15-2008, 09:27 PM

For now, I put the factory tank in a toolbox in the bed. The other line is for the evap stuff, not necessary.

07-25-2008, 10:02 PM	#1
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Another budget 5.3 build... I wanted a taste of the fuel injection world, and the opportunity to buy a real cheap swap setup arose, so here I am. I want this to cost under 2k, which I think I can pull off. Engine is a 5.3 out of a rolled '05 truck with 4l60e. The combo has 37,000 miles, and I got to pick whatever I wanted from the truck...so I came home with a truck full of crap...hehe My 1,300 mile 350 rebuild came out easily and was sold to a fellow board member- And tomorrow I am starting on the new engine. Cleaning it up real good, making adapter plates, and maybe start test fitting. I'm planning on doing the wiring myself, and using the factory tank from the '05. The only mod it will really have at this point will be a tune.

07-27-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Looks like fun, im starting a gen III swap myself. It is def the way to go these days. Good luck. __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

07-27-2008, 10:17 PM	#3
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Put in 10 hours today, this is how she sits. I pulled it out after this to enlarge a few holes and clean and paint the frame.

09-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#4
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Been enjoying it for a few weeks, but I'm not completely done. Alot of cleaning up to do with wiring and small stuff. I just built the intake and haven't got a chance to pick up a clamp, so that's why there isn't one if you are wondering. Last edited by drman929; 09-09-2008 at 08:48 PM.

09-10-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Looks good I have an 05 DOD 5.3L with a 4L60 as well to drop into my 4dr burb build. It came out with 23k on it. EFI is the only way to go in my book! Kevin LFD Inc.

09-10-2008, 12:41 PM	#6
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... What are you plans for the A/C?

09-10-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... How close did you come to the budget? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

09-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#8
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... I haven't figured up my tickets, but if I'm thinking right I am pretty close. Eventually I plan to use the '05 compressor by making new lines. Fuel injection is awesome, it will be very hard to use another carbed motor in a project.

09-10-2008, 09:26 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Nice install! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Nice choice. Is that going in the truck in your avatar? One looks blue, the other gold. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#11
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Yeah, my avatar is the truck before I painted it. I'm now painting it again since it's a '68 Chevy instead of a GMC.

09-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#12
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Looks good!! What did you do for motor mounts? __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

09-17-2008, 10:05 PM	#13
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... I made plates out of 1/4" and welded clamshells to them.

09-18-2008, 09:55 PM	#14
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... I see you did the wiring yourself, can you tell me what wires you had to remove or combine?

09-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#15
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Well, I removed a lot of unnecessary things like the lights, but as far as actually wiring it to run, I had a set of wiring diagrams that I went through and hooked to my existing wiring to make it run. Take a look at LS1tech and do some searching, and you will find your answers. What year motor do you have?



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09-19-2008, 10:56 PM	#16
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... o I dont have a motor yet just trying to get an idea of how involved the wiring removal is

09-22-2008, 10:27 PM	#17
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... It's not really that bad. Much easier than I thought it would be!

10-10-2008, 09:29 AM	#18
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... Nice job, question,,,,when u swap a 5.3, where do you get the vacum for the brake booster?

10-10-2008, 10:54 AM	#19
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... I believe the 5.3 has provisions for you to pull vaccuum from the intake for the booster, just like in the 99+ truck you pull it from. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler Last edited by BlueJeep; 10-10-2008 at 10:55 AM.

10-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#20
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... I even used the factory '05 hose. It sticks out, but works for now!

10-14-2008, 12:14 AM	#21
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... drman929 What where the unecessary codes or things u had to remove from your pcm? Did u use your stock tailamp brake switch for the tranny locking sensor? I have the same motor tranny setup that I just got out of an avalanche (8900) miles. I dont know much about mechanical stuff but I know I can do the swap into my 72 with some help of the pros in this site, any help will be appreciated.

10-15-2008, 10:14 AM	#24
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... drman so u ended up using the 05 fuel setup? isnt the 05 fuel tank a little big for our trucks? How u did this?, also, whats the other black plastic line running along with the fuel line on the engine?? is that line used when performing the swap? thanks

10-15-2008, 09:27 PM	#25
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Another budget 5.3 build... For now, I put the factory tank in a toolbox in the bed. The other line is for the evap stuff, not necessary.

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