I have a just recently put a deposit on TxSilverados' 5.3 that he was selling. He made me an offer I couldnt refuse so I jumped on it. I should be going to pay for it mid January and pick it up. I know it is extremely early to be posting this but I have so many questions running through my head and need to get it off my chest so I can get some more information.

First off, I know for a fact that I need a new wiring harness, PCM, motor mounts some misc. gaskets that can be easily replaced, exhaust manifold gaskets & bolts, flywheel and thats all. I was reading the post that Demon put up a while back and noticed it said that I don't need ALL the belt accessories. Which belt accessories will I need to replace for the 5.3?

Next question. Will I need to swap out the fuel hard lines at all? I mean ANY of the fuel lines at all? The reason I ask is because I have the ENTIRE set of brand new hard lines from the fuel tank all the way to the motor for a ext. cab Z71.

I am definately buying a set of pacesetter longtube headers, can I just modify the exhaust system I have now to fit from the long tubes? I wouldnt mind just taking the cats off, and putting some pipe in place of the cats and using the y-pipe with the flowmaster I have.

As for the rearend, I am already going to go with an eaton or auburn LSD, and a set of 4.10s. Im not waiting to get traction, I want it right away

Next question, I am going to go with an FLT 65e transmission to go behind the 5.3. Will they be able to supply a flywheel with that purchase or do I need to go ahead and get another one?

I am going to cam it and probably go with a fuddle 3000stall. I am gonna wait on which cam I feel like going with until I get closer to getting ready for the swap. I am going to be looking for a cam that is very boost friendly seeing as how a few months after the swap I am going with the front mount from trick.

I know theres alot of questions but if anyone can chime in with anything it would greatly be appreciated. I am extremely stoked about this and ready for my truck to kick some ass.

Thanks,
David