Finally starting my engine swap project: 5.3/4L60e into '84 short bed 2wd

[jrblanke]

I started assembly a couple weeks ago and discovered there was a lot more cleaning than I anticipated. Also, It has been challenging/frustrating doing the engine build outside with all of the pollen and tree crap falling, but I finally got the short block assembled.

I also learned that it is worth the extra money to get a quality piston ring compressor. I borrowed a friends cheap universal compressor and ended up messing up 1 piston ring, so I had to order another set of piston rings. Trying to save 40 bucks ended up costing me $130

Now that the bottom end is together, next step is to degree the cam. Probably another days work and I'll have the oil pan and cylinder heads on. Then I'll clean the injectors and put on the intake.