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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    the 5.3 can be made into a 382 if needed.

    thats an older 5.3 isnt it? pre 02?
    It is drive by wire so I don't think it's pre 02.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jomo View Post
    It is drive by wire so I don't think it's pre 02.
    they had DBW before 03
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    they had DBW before 03
    I read on ls1tech that they did not go to DBW on the 5.3 until 2003. I don't know I'm just trying to learn. Another question how can I find out what year the engine is?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jomo View Post
    I read on ls1tech that they did not go to DBW on the 5.3 until 2003. I don't know I'm just trying to learn. Another question how can I find out what year the engine is?
    +1 I was always under the impression that DBW didn't start on the trucks till 03.
    Simple way is the vin.
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    Traction control trucks had DBW, also some tahoe/subs' had DBW


    look up for example SPoolin on PT.net and his Kermit. his i believe is a 01 that had traction control with DBW
    2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
    2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
    2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
    2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
    2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
    412 Motorsports

    it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    Traction control trucks had DBW, also some tahoe/subs' had DBW


    look up for example SPoolin on PT.net and his Kermit. his i believe is a 01 that had traction control with DBW
    Looks like you know your stuff. I just looked up the PCM and its for a 2001-2002. The number on the PCM is 12200411. The guy I got the engine from told me it was out of a Tahoe but he is not sure of the year. Well the PCM at least narrows it down to either 2001 or 2002
    Last edited by jomo; 12-02-2009 at 09:27 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jomo View Post
    Looks like you know your stuff. I just looked up the PCM and its for a 2001-2002. The number on the PCM is 12200411. The guy I got the engine from told me it was out of a Tahoe but he is not sure of the year. Well the PCM at least narrows it down to either 2001 or 2002
    there ya go. now i do believe in 02 they started to use MLS gaskets from factory. i think 01 still had graphite
    2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
    2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
    2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
    2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
    2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
    412 Motorsports

    it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    there ya go. now i do believe in 02 they started to use MLS gaskets from factory. i think 01 still had graphite
    Well I'm going take you guys advice and use it in my 55 Chevy Truck. I just purchased some books to learn about these engines, so I will be doing a lot of reading. I don't like nothing stock so I will be checking out how I can put some attitude in this little engine.
    Last edited by jomo; 12-02-2009 at 10:53 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quik View Post
    budget 383 SBC dont produce the stock power level of some of the GEN III and GEN IV motors produce


    the 5.3 can be made into a 382 if needed.

    thats an older 5.3 isnt it? pre 02?
    whats needed to make a 5.3 a 382? Or for that matter, what can a LS1 be stroked to? I just happen to have a 5.3 and a LS1 (LS1 has a bad bearing it seems) just sitting around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpecV44 View Post
    whats needed to make a 5.3 a 382? Or for that matter, what can a LS1 be stroked to? I just happen to have a 5.3 and a LS1 (LS1 has a bad bearing it seems) just sitting around.
    Yeah I would like to know also.

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