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07-03-2008, 05:58 PM
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LM7 in my '97
Well started alittle project and decided to document it here for your viewing pleasure, for now it will be mostly picture but I may come back later and add captions. Anyways on to the pics
Got the motor today and started the tear down. Removed the intake and harness I'll be shipping off the harness monday. The actual swap is planned for the second week in August.                |
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07-10-2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: LM7 in my '97
What all you got planned for the motor?
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07-11-2008, 08:20 PM
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Re: LM7 in my '97
looks like u killed someone with the trans... nice project im soon to do somthin similar with my 93. with an ls based motor probly a 5.3
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07-11-2008, 08:35 PM
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Re: LM7 in my '97
before you put the intake back on put rtv silicone around the rear knock sensor so it does not fill with water. Just pop the rubber cap off, put rtv around it and pop it back in.
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07-13-2008, 09:48 AM
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Plan on camming it and the heads will get alittle work before it goes back together other than that just bolt ons. The trans will get a shift kit and vette servo also. Quote:
Why would I get water in there? Never heard of this... |
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07-13-2008, 09:55 PM
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i'm very envious.
  new look is on the way, as soon as it's cool enough to paint. |
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07-13-2008, 11:21 PM
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Re: LM7 in my '97
Are you swapping from a 4.3 V6 to a LM7 5.3? If so you have the makings for a nice end result. I worry though if you are swapping from the L31 350.
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07-13-2008, 11:25 PM
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07-14-2008, 12:16 PM
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Why worry? I'll be going from 212,xxx miles to less than 50,xxx miles for under 2000$ Plus the extra horsepower and the extra milage.  Last edited by Aarolar : 07-14-2008 at 12:17 PM. |
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07-14-2008, 12:20 PM
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lookin good so far man..are you sending the harness out to get modded for your truck? you should let me know about that, since that is the only thing stopping me from doing this same swap in mine
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07-14-2008, 12:24 PM
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Oh yeah definately I don't have the patients to do it myself.  |
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07-14-2008, 12:26 PM
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mind shootin me a pm for how much that cost and where you sent it? also what year is your truck? Show- Bagged w/6 link, 15 gal under bed, EDC, 22's, Satin black, GMC grille, HIDs, custom interior, 18" BTL in a blow through w/ Kicker kx 2500.1
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07-14-2008, 12:31 PM
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The 5.3 will be hard pressed to get better mileage than the 350 Vortec in the real world. Even though you have more HP with the newer engine you have less torque in the 1,000-3,500 rpm range which is noticeable EVERY time you accelerate from a stop or at speed. Lower mileage engine is always good, but I have seen the L31 run 750,000+ miles. $2K isn't bad for a full swap.
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07-14-2008, 12:37 PM
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Thats my thought also, I ran into a deal I could'nt refuse, also when this truck becomes a toy instead of my DD the 5.3 can very easily be swapped to a LS1 or LQ9 and be capeable of things the 350 never even dreamed of... |
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07-14-2008, 12:52 PM
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True it can be swapped to a larger engine, but the 350 is HIGHLY capable as well. I would put a conventional small block against an equal displacement, equal built LSx any day of the week. Last edited by Fast305 : 07-14-2008 at 12:53 PM. |
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07-14-2008, 01:22 PM
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I know you are a big fan of the convential small block but I like the sex appeal of the newer lsx engines, I guess cause I am a young wipper snapper or something like that. Plus its just the fact of being different, every one has a convential SB in these trucks but few have the lsx motors. JMHO
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07-14-2008, 02:43 PM
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Painted valve covers anyone? Plan on getting on the engine block tonight also. Chevy orange FTW!
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07-14-2008, 07:37 PM
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I guess I got off on the wrong foot. I am a fan of the older engines. I just wanted to make you aware Stock for Stock I don't think you will experience a drastic change of any kind. Nice job on the valve covers BTW. Mine are a very similar color. Last edited by Fast305 : 07-14-2008 at 07:37 PM. |
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07-14-2008, 08:26 PM
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Re: LM7 in my '97
great project, gl w/ it
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07-15-2008, 05:57 AM
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Dumbest thing I've read all week, right there.
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