Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jl8806 · 01-15-2018, 10:50 PM

First post here but I've did a lot of browsing lately, so much that i cant remember everything... but i will hopefully be posting a lot in the future. I'm about to swap a 5.3 in my '97 K1500 and after this is done i want to find a 67-72 to build. For the '97 I'm looking to go for a stock look with stock parts, i want it to look like it came in the truck like that from the factory. The problem is I'm having a hard time finding parts and knowing where to find a reliable vendor to buy from and one that also sells good parts. I'm going to price stuff at the dealer but I'm sure they will be way to high on everything. I've messed with diesels for years and there are so many good companies that are pretty much one stop shops for everything you could possibly need, I've not had much luck finding a place like that for the ls... I'm going to go completely thru the engine before it goes in so I'm going to be needing a little bit of everything... Thanks for any help!

**mongocanfly** · 01-15-2018, 11:29 PM

welcome aboard...if you want it to look stock and factory your best bet would be buy a wreck with undamaged engine compartment. ..everything you need will be there ...as far as internals, unless its very high mileage ,I'd just stick it in and run it..LS are extremely reliable even with a lot of miles

Jl8806 · 01-16-2018, 12:27 AM

Ill probably go back with everything except for the lifters as long as it all checks out at the machine shop. Wheres a good place for bearings? Is Texas Speed a good company?

BossHogg69 · 01-16-2018, 02:29 AM

Texas Speed and Scoggin Dickey are both good to deal with. I bought some PRC heads, gaskets, pushrods & lifters from Texas Speed in 2016, and I bought a forged LS shortblock from Scoggin Dickey last year. As for parts and customer service, they are both good in my book.

**Clyde65** · 01-16-2018, 10:21 AM

Summit Racing also! Big buying power and prices that are competitive.

01-15-2018, 10:50 PM	#1
Jl8806 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 59	Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? First post here but I've did a lot of browsing lately, so much that i cant remember everything... but i will hopefully be posting a lot in the future. I'm about to swap a 5.3 in my '97 K1500 and after this is done i want to find a 67-72 to build. For the '97 I'm looking to go for a stock look with stock parts, i want it to look like it came in the truck like that from the factory. The problem is I'm having a hard time finding parts and knowing where to find a reliable vendor to buy from and one that also sells good parts. I'm going to price stuff at the dealer but I'm sure they will be way to high on everything. I've messed with diesels for years and there are so many good companies that are pretty much one stop shops for everything you could possibly need, I've not had much luck finding a place like that for the ls... I'm going to go completely thru the engine before it goes in so I'm going to be needing a little bit of everything... Thanks for any help!

01-15-2018, 11:29 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? welcome aboard...if you want it to look stock and factory your best bet would be buy a wreck with undamaged engine compartment. ..everything you need will be there ...as far as internals, unless its very high mileage ,I'd just stick it in and run it..LS are extremely reliable even with a lot of miles __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-16-2018, 12:27 AM	#3
Jl8806 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 59	Re: Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? Ill probably go back with everything except for the lifters as long as it all checks out at the machine shop. Wheres a good place for bearings? Is Texas Speed a good company?

01-16-2018, 02:29 AM	#4
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? Texas Speed and Scoggin Dickey are both good to deal with. I bought some PRC heads, gaskets, pushrods & lifters from Texas Speed in 2016, and I bought a forged LS shortblock from Scoggin Dickey last year. As for parts and customer service, they are both good in my book. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 01-16-2018 at 12:00 PM.

01-16-2018, 10:21 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Reliable source for quality 5.3 parts??? Summit Racing also! Big buying power and prices that are competitive. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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