I have a 2000 Chevy Standard cab with a 4.3 vortec that I want to convert to a 5.3. Can anyone give me details on this swap? What all will i need to do this swap and any tips on where to find deals for all the conversion stuff? Thanks
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I have a 2000 Chevy Standard cab with a 4.3 vortec that I want to convert to a 5.3. Can anyone give me details on this swap? What all will i need to do this swap and any tips on where to find deals for all the conversion stuff? Thanks
spend the little extra and drop in an ls1 out of a camaro or vette. you will be alot happier. you can find them on ebay or at local yards. usaully can get a complete conversion, engine and trans for around 4000.00
Yeah and $10g's worth of other crap later and it may just fire. :laugh:Quote:
Originally posted by droppedgmc@Dec 24 2003, 02:01 PM
usaully can get a complete conversion, engine and trans for around 4000.00
Honestly though, nothing swaps over in that conversion. So if you are going to go through the hassle of slapping in a 5.3 it may just be worth it to save up for another year and get the LS1. :thumb:
Oh and almost forgot... HOLY MOTHER OF GOD YOU HAVE A SWEET A$$ TRUCK!! :drool:
I'd really like to see someone do this swap. Whether it's a 5.3L or an LS1, as long as it's a NBS and the swap is a v6 to a v8.
Let's see. You'll need another PCM, one from a '00 truck will work, that had a v8.
I'm not sure , but engine mounts and a v8 harness. I'm not sure if it will plug into your existing firewall and body harness , but I don't see why not.
As far as the engine, nothing will swap over, like said above, but you can get a complete one pretty cheap.
keep us updated, seeing how much you have in your truck, from the pic, i'd say it's worth it,
good luck,
allen