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5.3 Vortec?
Hey guys. Looking for a near stock replacement for my 2000 Suburban 5.3. I found this engine on craigslist, He states it's a 5.3 Vortec? Why would it not fit in a 2000? You guys are the experts. What do you think. What ques. should I ask when I call? Thanks in advance. Tom
'99 chevy engine vortec 350
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should be the same, and that looks like the 5.7...is that what yours has?
is yours the same body style?
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It looked like a 5.7 but mines a 5.3.
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then no it wont be a direct swap...i thought the 2000 tahoes were the 5.7 older style motors?
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that is a 5.7 cpi vortec not a 5.3 ls vortec motor. Its an older design than what you have so it will not work.
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99 Suburbans are old body and have the old engine. You need the LS style engine.
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Yep thats the old 1950's original "small block chevy" that been
around since the dawn of time.
You need a Gen-III Vortec.
Search for a "LM7" motor. That is the model number for the 5.3L
LR4 .... 4.8L
LM7 .... 5.3L
LQ4 ..... 6.0L
LQ9 ..... 6.0L
will all swap over pretty easy for you.
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