This is my 4.3 to 5.3 swap/mild build

2003 ecsb silverado 4.3L 2wd 207,xxx miles $2200
1999 sclb silverado 5.3L 4wd totaled rust bucket with cooked trans. 138,xxx miles $600

Parts I've Acquired so far:
Comp 220/220 .581/.581 .112lsa cam
3200 stall convertor from Circle D
Precision Race Components .625" Single Beehive valve springs
Texas Speed & Performance 7.40 Chromoly push rods
Egr delete kit
Tow Max Trans temp gauge
Tru Cool Trans cooler
CAI
Shorty Headers
3.73 Gears
Vette Servo
Trans go HD-2 shift kit
E fans

Coming soon:
Nelson Performance Mail Order tune (Heard nothing but great reviews)
Pacesetter long tubes
Custom 2.5" dual exhaust with X pipe (not sure on muffler if any)
Ls 6 intake manifold
Underdrive pulleys


Pics: (crappy phone pics)

Motor still in the doner truck


Unpluging the harness form the truck getting ready for engine removal



After selling the front clip off the truck, finally getting to pulling the motor.


Motor on the stand with wiring harness still attached


Starting the clean up after removing the intake manifold and front accessories


looking rough


Finally some parts start coming in. Big thanks to Texas Speed for a fast delivery




ill post more updates as i get further.