Hey all, I'm new here and getting ready to start a new project. I just picked up a 5.3 and want to rebuild it. I'm looking for pretty much stock, maybe a few things here and there (a cam, intake,etc.).

The motor I got I don't think comes with any wire harness, accessories, or intake, so I will need all of these. I should have the motor by the end of the week so I will know more about this then.

My ultimate goal is to put the motor in an older chevy truck (anything from 67-87). I know nelson performance makes a harness and they can do a tune too?

I've also got a 4L80E that came out of a 98 one ton. I don't really know much about it, but it sat outside for about 3 years and has been in storage for about 3 years since then, it was supposedly rebuilt right before my friend got it. I know it was behind a 350 but I think it was a 4wd drive truck. So would it be practical to use in this application or should I try to find a 4L60E?

I want to try to do all of this for as cheap as possible and any and all used parts I find I would be willing to use so if anyone has a lead on anything I would appreciate the heads up.

I appreciate any input on any of this and I'm sure I will have many, many more questions.

Thanks,
carson