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The Big Green · 04-04-2009, 11:19 AM

I have a 67sw and I want one but don't know what I'll be getting myself into. I would be searching the forums for help but this iPhone bugs me and it's hard to work LOL. Could someone post a good link or help me out. It's an 04 5.3 with 40,000 miles. What should I look for and what should I be asking the guy? I'm new at newer engines.

dan42 · 04-04-2009, 11:21 AM

That sounds like a good buy, but IMO hearing it run is huge - otherwise it's a crap shoot.

The Big Green · 04-04-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

That sounds like a good buy, but IMO hearing it run is huge - otherwise it's a crap shoot.

Yea, I don't like taking ones word but sometimes it's all you have.

68 short step · 04-04-2009, 12:59 PM

lots of good info on here....look at killer71 build up, project incredible hulk (in the build forums), and my 68 LS1 build (also in the build forums).....hart-rob started a 5.3 swap 'guide' for pertinent info on this subject..... any more specific questions just ask.

jbristo67 · 04-04-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

I have a 67sw and I want one but don't know what I'll be getting myself into. I would be searching the forums for help but this iPhone bugs me and it's hard to work LOL. Could someone post a good link or help me out. It's an 04 5.3 with 40,000 miles. What should I look for and what should I be asking the guy? I'm new at newer engines.

Its a gen 4 motor that good. I know alot of the gen 3s had alot of tapping to them when they got up in miles. Sounds like a good deal to me. I would like to have it.

The Big Green · 04-04-2009, 02:09 PM

Guy said he'd make me a sweet deal on it, from what he wanted. I found one from a 2002 Z71 from a salave yard, it runs and I can hear it for $550. It has 81,000 miles though. What years are the gen4's? Guy said that all his needs is a waterpump. He said any older tranny will work just fine??? Is it just me or does that sound strange? Maybe not but wouldn't people be paying $100 or so for 350t's instead of the much more OD trannys that are mostly electronic.

blazerboy72 · 04-04-2009, 02:46 PM

The transmissions will work they just require a spacer. As far as I know all of the 5.3 are gen III's. The IV are the ls2's ls3's and such. On the 5.3's the main difference is they went to an electronic throttle in I believe 03 which also use a different harness.

jbristo67 · 04-04-2009, 02:46 PM

First year for gen 4 was 03

04-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? I have a 67sw and I want one but don't know what I'll be getting myself into. I would be searching the forums for help but this iPhone bugs me and it's hard to work LOL. Could someone post a good link or help me out. It's an 04 5.3 with 40,000 miles. What should I look for and what should I be asking the guy? I'm new at newer engines.

04-04-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? That sounds like a good buy, but IMO hearing it run is huge - otherwise it's a crap shoot. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-04-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? lots of good info on here....look at killer71 build up, project incredible hulk (in the build forums), and my 68 LS1 build (also in the build forums).....hart-rob started a 5.3 swap 'guide' for pertinent info on this subject..... any more specific questions just ask.

04-04-2009, 02:09 PM	#6
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? Guy said he'd make me a sweet deal on it, from what he wanted. I found one from a 2002 Z71 from a salave yard, it runs and I can hear it for $550. It has 81,000 miles though. What years are the gen4's? Guy said that all his needs is a waterpump. He said any older tranny will work just fine??? Is it just me or does that sound strange? Maybe not but wouldn't people be paying $100 or so for 350t's instead of the much more OD trannys that are mostly electronic.

04-04-2009, 02:46 PM	#7
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? The transmissions will work they just require a spacer. As far as I know all of the 5.3 are gen III's. The IV are the ls2's ls3's and such. On the 5.3's the main difference is they went to an electronic throttle in I believe 03 which also use a different harness.

04-04-2009, 02:46 PM	#8
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: found a 5.3 with harness for $1000obo, should I? First year for gen 4 was 03 __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada



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