Quote Originally Posted by Jeebalow View Post
Just want to say thanks for all the detail. I am subscribing to this since I have an 01 5.3 going into a 95 ECSS. I can't wait to see this thing running.

I will have to order the LS1 oil pan, I didn't think it would be THAT low. I will start a thread on here as well once I get working on it again. I started my swap last september, but had to stop due to an unplanned trip for a family emergency. I have most things, need O2 sensors, ls1 oil pan, and I might add the oil cooler like you did. I got an amazing deal on 243 heads and 215/223 comp cam on 112LSA and I have to put that on my 5.3 as well. Good thing is it's still on the engine stand.

Good luck with the last bit! Hope you goes smoothly!
hey. glad to hear that all my detail has helped you out. its not easy to find explanations of things cuz a lot of people dont want to take the time to type it all. especially about smog. it SOUNDS like your in the same boat as me from what you said... if your getting the ls1 pan, i assume your truck is dropped also. how much? and based on you wanting the o2 sensors and only a 112 LSA cam, sounds like your tryiing to keep it smog legal.... but i cant see where your from. are you in cali too trying to do a CARB legal swap?

ill keep an eye for your thread but just in case, post the link here when you get it started. i def want to check it out.

as for the oil cooler, from what i read, its not really NEEDED as most guys just block it off and they have no problems. but i figured since GM had it factory, and i do plan on pulling a boat in the near future, any extra cooling is benficial. so the extra 100 bucks for the parts was fine with me. plus, who can resist the cool looking braided lines and AN fittings!!!???? haha!!!

hit me up if you have any quesions. more than glad to help ya out.