So ive been looking for 5.3L for my 93 1500 and i found one really cheap at a local yard but the 03 that its out of caught on fire so i went to go look at it, the intake and all sensors are melted. The truck has 78k on it, so my question is can i just throw a new intake on it and be good or could the fire have damaged internals?
Thanks for any info
Ken
You run the possibility of the plastic running down the cylinders. Not to mention the fact that the block was probably heated red hot in the process. Who knows what happened to it. You're probably better off waiting on a better one.Originally Posted by kuziken
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4
i second that ^
Simple: 408 on steroids!
single digits coming soon!
I would recommend finding another one if you don't plan on rebuilding. However, if you plan on rebuilding, it would be a perfect block. Just call it a very seasoned block. A deck job and an align hone would make it good as new.
99' Silverado RCSB Z71: 5.7L Iron LS1, 11.2:1, Custom EPS Cam, Ported 862's,Ported TB, E-Bay Cold Air, E-Bay Long Tubes, Dynomax X-Pipe Exhaust, Electric Fans, Innovative LC-1, Self Built 4L60E, Circle D Pro Single Disc, 4:10 ValueTrac
They only want $150 for it, I don't mind rebuilding it i just didn't want to wast the money if this engine could be complete junk. So as far as it being junk thats not possible right?
sounds like a good builder , and decent miles
Nothing that a machine shop can't fix. Just take that into consideration before you decide.
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4
Depends on if the fire dept put water in it or not. If there is water in the cylinders i would pass. Another member bought a burn out block and it had to be totally rebuilt due to rust.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
Those kind of buys are always a scary thing. IMO I would wait on something else, you never know what could of happened
Josh ----- 95 Z71 ecss -6.0 swap finished 10k miles ago, nelson tuned, built tranny, 2800 converter, 4.56s truetrac
2000 z28 a4 longtubes, true duals, ported throttle body, ls6 intake, slp lid (lost in divorce lol)
79 camaro small block street car 11.60 @ 116 (sold)
If you already plan on a total rebuild then NAB that $150 engine. But if you want to get just a runner that can be dropped in then check here: http://www.car-parts.com for a runner. They can be had for $400 or less. You may have to drive a few hours to pick it up depending on your location but it will save you some headaches of getting parts together and the cost ....and believe me you will have way more than $400 in a total rebuild! Machine shop work and gaskets alone will exceed the $400 cost for a runner.
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