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This is a discussion on swap progress within the Performance forums, part of the General Discussion category; Dont post alot here, but I thought I would share what I've been doing. Basically whats in my sig. The ...
Dont post alot here, but I thought I would share what I've been doing.
Basically whats in my sig. The '05 5.3 and 4L65 is installed and almost running. I put a 228/232 .588 .595 110lsa cam, Patriot Gold double springs, chrome moly push rods, Vig 3200 stall, and a Shaner S3 throttle body. We will be doing the tuning ourselves.
I have a Detroit True Trac also, but I'm going to stay with the 3:08s for a while.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, I'll post up some pics.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
of course we want pics. any anyone on here will tell you that
Last edited by Jer; 11-24-2006 at 07:32 PM.
"In our darkest hour...we look to the sky. With a silent prayer...BELIEVE God's on our side. In the land where FREEDOM reigns...and where eagles fly."
We are stil working on cleaning up the engine bay, so I'll take some more and post them tomorrow. Here are a few.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
making more progress. Almost there.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
Hey man is that going to be were the pcm is going to be from now on? If so have you thought about flipping it over? Just a thought since most ppl like the looks of the other side better. Just an idea. Looks good tho
I have a cover to go on. It will cover the whole pcm.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
Awesome
That is a big cam
Can't wait to see how it comes out.
Wouldent mind doin a 6.0 swap but that would be way more expensive then just gettin a crate with a cam and just callin it a day.
How much is the 5.3 costin you??
04 Sierra-LM7
Waiting on spring, Needs to be faster! Just ask TheBigBlackHD-
Originally Posted by TheBigBlackHD
We bought a wrecked '05, so alot of parts came off of it.
Heres some of what one might spend.
take out 5.3 and trans $800.00
custom harness $750.00
radiator from newer truck (opt) $100.00
electric fans, aftermarket $200.00
pcm, usually the '02 F-body $100.00
stock motor and frame mounts $100.00
mount adapters $ 45.00
tach signal divider (for factory) $ 50.00
shifter, if you need it $150.00
misc fuel lines and adapters $100.00
'00 Vetter fuel filter
has a return and regulator $ 60.00
fan harness if you need it $ 70.00
fab exhaust ( we used stuff we
had laying around) $100.00
throttle cable $ 25.00
misc $200.00
That gives you $2850. Some are estimates, but its not too far off. We didnt spend that much being a shop, but we also did extras like the cam, stall, springs, etc...
All in all, I think its a good way to go. Gen III motors are great for power, reliability, and even mileage.
May be a week or so until I finish the last few things as we leave for PRI in the a.m. and my wife it having back surgery on Monday.
I will do an update and post a vid when its done.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
Cool man!! Im lovin that truck now!! Like I said before....Man I'm wanting to do my swap already
96'RCSSB 5.0L Cammed LS1 or 6.0 Coming Later
03'RCSSB 5.3,3:73's,G80 SOLD!!
It is going to be fun!!!!!!
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
What sort of problems do you run into with the swap? Obviously the harness is different...but what else? A/C compressor? fuel lines? motor mounts?
Looks sweet! Can't wait to hear a sound clip with that cam
'07 Sierra Denali - 6.2l L92, 6L80E, AWD w/3.42s, HPTuners, Innovate LM-1, Volant CAI, 160* t-stat, N-Fabs, 2.5" leveling kit and 285/65/18 Nitto TGs
Awesome swap!And more pics would be great too!
Driving that cam/gear combo on the street will suck, the Vig TC will help, make sure you get a big trans cooler.
Sounds like a cool project, I bid you well.
peace
PAuly
97 GMC 2wd RCSB 5.7, s10 2700 footstall, Hooker 24621hkr LT's , 2.5" cats dual 4"pipes exit B4 pass. side tire, custom driveshaft 3.42 G80 FIPK MAF descreen GM/Mercruiser Marine intake manifold 29lb LS2(EV6) injectors Ed Wright PCM(best mod), LT4 KM 14.8@94mph 2.007 4000lbs 122mph
Can't wait to see some results. I just recieved the crate LS6 that
is going in my '90 model. I think I'm gonna go carbed though.
You will have to do one of three things for the a/c. Notch the frame to keep it in a stock location. 2. Get the Sanden compressor set up from Street and Performance. 3. What I am doing; make a custom bracket to mount the compressor off of the pass head.
I am using an '05 motor, so the set up was originally returnless. If you get a '00 Vette ( I have to verify the year) fuel filter, it has a built in regulator and return. There are a few fittings you have to buy and fuel line of course.
Mounts are easy. You can get adapter plates off of ebay for $40.00. We got g.m. frame and motor mounts and with the adapter plates it bolts right in. There is a little raised section on the engine mounts that needs to be cut out.
I made all of my factory gauges work, so you would need to keep the necessary harness for that. There is alot of other stuff you can cut out of the harness to neaten it up.
We just fabbed out own exhaust. We used 6.0 manifolds ported and true duals with an "X" pipe.
If $$ isnt an issue, getting a good harness made is the way to go.
We used a 4L65 and a stock driveshaft from a similar year with an auto will bolt right in. With my truck the crossmember even lined up with original holes in the frame. If you have an auto to start with, you may have to drill holes.
I used a radiator from a newer truck. To make it tuck under the rad. support, you just cut two holes so it will seat in.
I used after market fans, but made a harness to work like factory instead of the little probe through the radiator. That way, the pcm controls the fan.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
I know its not the best. I do still hear the 4:10's calling my name.
'94 Nissan Hardbody, 370 LS motor.
In progress!
The 3.08's are a stronger gear and will help you with traction.I know its not the best. I do still hear the 4:10's calling my name.
See how it works with your 3,08's then you can make adjustments in the future.
I bet that cam rumpety rumps in a 5,3 yeee hawww
4.10's are cool, but it depnds on how fast you cruise on the highway. If you want 80 mph cruising, 3.73's might be better.
I ran 4.10's and a 28" tire and 80mph would give me 2750 rpm. 2500 rpm would give me 72 mph. The 4.10s were awesome for city and strip, but either a 30" tire or 3.73's would have suited my highway cruising habits a bit better.
I trapped the 1/4 mile at 4900 rpm and that was perfect for my stock cam/longblock setup.
peace
Pauly
97 GMC 2wd RCSB 5.7, s10 2700 footstall, Hooker 24621hkr LT's , 2.5" cats dual 4"pipes exit B4 pass. side tire, custom driveshaft 3.42 G80 FIPK MAF descreen GM/Mercruiser Marine intake manifold 29lb LS2(EV6) injectors Ed Wright PCM(best mod), LT4 KM 14.8@94mph 2.007 4000lbs 122mph
The only thing that worries me is the harness. I would love to do this to my yukon. I come across some deals sometimes. Would like some more info on the harness!
2009 CCSB Silverado
1990 SCSB Silverado
2007 Mercedes Benz C230
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