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LSx Swap-Opinions
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to this project. id probably talk to our awesome tcg sponsor guys about helping you... fast motorsports, goodfellas garage... etc.
Smokinhot
3-man rules!!!!
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The 5.3 makes great power n/a and has proven it's self as a reliable Daily driver. I would stick w/a cast iron one. They could be had for pretty cheap. And it does well boosted
The 6.0's make even better power but obviously aren't that well on gas.
For what you want I would stick w/the 5.3 and though mild mods its way. Good luck!
The 5.3 makes great power n/a and has proven it's self as a reliable Daily driver. I would stick w/a cast iron one. They could be had for pretty cheap. And it does well boosted
The 6.0's make even better power but obviously aren't that well on gas.
For what you want I would stick w/the 5.3 and though mild mods its way. Good luck!
i don't understand why everyone is so awestruck by the 5.3. if you can get your hands on a 6.0, i'd suggest going that way.
much easier to make decent power without having to go with radical parts.
you can also just get the lq4 shortblock and swap in ls3 heads/intake and a cam to match and you'll be making north of 500whp reliably without dropping bufu bucks on fast intakes and aftermarket casting/ported stocker heads.there is a lot more versatility with the lq4 IMO. the operating system (pcm) is also easier to modify than the 5.3 stuff and there is a ton of support for lq4 swaps
much easier to make decent power without having to go with radical parts.
you can also just get the lq4 shortblock and swap in ls3 heads/intake and a cam to match and you'll be making north of 500whp reliably without dropping bufu bucks on fast intakes and aftermarket casting/ported stocker heads.there is a lot more versatility with the lq4 IMO. the operating system (pcm) is also easier to modify than the 5.3 stuff and there is a ton of support for lq4 swaps
I'm in the middle of a 1995 M3 / LS6 swap. I narrowed the choices down to LS2 or LS6. Cost & horsepower were my major considerations. The LS6 just happened to come along at the right price. Personally if I were in your shoes I'd go LS1. Also you might want to research what accessory layout you need to go with, the F-Body configuration is the most compact from what I understand.
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^Giggity.
I don't understand why there is so much hate on the 5.3's sometimes. Cheaper than dirt, stock trim capable of making gobs of power, and it's not like you can't move on to another LS based engine later on. Frankly, I think they're awesome.
^Giggity.
I don't understand why there is so much hate on the 5.3's sometimes. Cheaper than dirt, stock trim capable of making gobs of power, and it's not like you can't move on to another LS based engine later on. Frankly, I think they're awesome.
Thanks for all of the responses. It seems like the typical line in the sand has been drawn.
The reason I started at the 5.3 is cost and use of the vehicle. I am not putting this into a car that will appreciate. Hell, if I spend north of $4k I would be into the motor more than the running car I bought last year.
Also, I live in Lincoln Park. The car typically moves 30 miles a week when the weather is good, and then I rarely exceed 30mph. I want it to be able to head up to WI or down to KY if I get the itch, but still don't plan to break 80mph.
So power seems to be the losing factor. The car currently has an AMC 327, very similar to the ones put into Jeeps in the mid 60's, so I don't think space will be very worrisome. I plan on contacting the TCG sponsor to see if they are interested in the project, I am open to other suggestions.
Thanks again guys!
The reason I started at the 5.3 is cost and use of the vehicle. I am not putting this into a car that will appreciate. Hell, if I spend north of $4k I would be into the motor more than the running car I bought last year.
Also, I live in Lincoln Park. The car typically moves 30 miles a week when the weather is good, and then I rarely exceed 30mph. I want it to be able to head up to WI or down to KY if I get the itch, but still don't plan to break 80mph.
So power seems to be the losing factor. The car currently has an AMC 327, very similar to the ones put into Jeeps in the mid 60's, so I don't think space will be very worrisome. I plan on contacting the TCG sponsor to see if they are interested in the project, I am open to other suggestions.
Thanks again guys!
ipicked up 2 lq4s with <70k on them (longblocks and in running condition) for 850 shipped...
for the 100/200 dollars more...i think its worth it.
ijust feel like everyone <3's the 5.3s because of the turbo 5.3 that held up to a lot of power. n/a 5.3s aren't that crazy powerwise...for the same amount of money you can build a 6.0 to much higher capabilities.
Smokinhot
3-man rules!!!!
5.3 is just cheap and makes decent enough power for a DD w/o going through assloads of gas like the 6.0. I opted to go w/the 6.0 though
So this project is going forward. I have been shopping around for a complete liftout 5.3 or 6.0 with the 4L60e transmission, the prices I am getting seem higher than what has been relayed here. Does anybody have something laying around they want to sell quick? Or a good suggestion a yard to call?
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