+++5.3L Questions+++

[MTIARKS28]

I have a 5.3 in my 2000 Silverado rclb 4x4 and lately when i change my oil the drain plug end is covered in metal. (not piled up) but very noticeable. I change oil every 4-5k. i use all synthetic, royal purple mobil etc.. Should i be concerned? if so i have an extra 5.3 laying at my shop what budget builds do you think i should do for my dd? Im asking the pros here so give me some input plse. thank you

[ducky]

Does it look like dust, or are there big chunks?

[MTIARKS28]

no chunks, fine dust if you will

[Slimsilverado]

normal wear and tear if u ask me. How many miles are on it??

[ducky]

Yeah I have dust like that collected as well. As long as you don't see big chunks I think you will be ok

[MTIARKS28]

122k, if i decide to build a 5.3 what do think itll run me?

[Slimsilverado]

Depends BRO. What all you wanna do. Call a local machine shop with your ideas and see what they recommend and what their prices are. I would bore it out to 3.905 and put some LS1 pistons and turn that 5.3 into a 5.7 get the crank, rods, n pistons balanced, new bearing, ARP rod bolts, New timing chain, Big cam, oil pump, push rods, valve springs, bigger injectors if u dont have them already...... That should kill ur budget

[bangbangskeetskeet]

Budget what's that?
If your gonna take the other motor and just throw it in it shouldn't cust much to much to do some bolt ons and a cam. It all depends on what you want out of it.

What are you wanting to do with it in the long run?

[MTIARKS28]

i will just drive the crap out of it is all, and unleash the power if a have to you know what i mean? my daily comute is 85 mi per day,

[jcormier89]

6L!!!