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Killers 5.3L install
Well, this is as close to installed as the boy and I could get, so I loaded Killer up and took er up the road to 68 short steps house. Says he can hooook it upppp!!!! So give em a shout when yall are ready for progress pictures
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06-07-2007, 10:48 PM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
Now that is cool! I love it!
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06-07-2007, 11:15 PM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
Change the intake gasket before the install. I replace them all the time due to vacuum leak cuasing lean codes (P0171 AND P0174). Good luck and thats a clean looking truck.
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06-07-2007, 11:40 PM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
the truck is extra nice... the frame ( and truck in general) is much better then expected... but you know how these prokects go, you start off with a engine swap, then it leads to a frame off restoration.... so next week expect to see some progress pics...
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06-11-2007, 07:14 PM
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started to tear the engine apart, and this thing is spotless.......also started the rewiring process... heres the pics of how it came and the original wiring harness... and the engine internals
    
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06-11-2007, 07:24 PM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
Did you pull it all the way from Louisiana to Dallas with the John Deere?
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06-11-2007, 07:26 PM
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I probably would have made the same timing...2 different stops for flats..go figure?
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06-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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That is SO awesome. Can't wait to see this installed.
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06-11-2007, 10:22 PM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
I am thinking of doing the same thing. I have access to the same motor and trans for CHEAP!! It only has 16,000 miles.
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06-11-2007, 10:56 PM
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Are you guys running the 4l60E computer trans in these things too?
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06-11-2007, 11:01 PM
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Yep!
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06-11-2007, 11:25 PM
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damn, that is a new freaking engine alright. but why you take off the pan and tray?
are there plans for a buildup already?!
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06-11-2007, 11:27 PM
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 I owe you for directing me to the right people for the motor, and I thank you for the info.!
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Killer, how many miles were on yours?
I have to say 68's motor up close is amazing in his truck. |
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Awesome build gotta love the lsx motors.
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06-12-2007, 08:27 AM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
Good luck with swap, got to love the all aluminum engine blocks. I got one out of a SSR with less than 1000 miles for $1000 two years ago.
Just as a warning, I am not sure if the block is the same as the SSR, but the dip stick for these engines are in the oil pan. When you swtich to the truck pan, it uses a dipstick in the block. You can locate and drill.
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06-12-2007, 10:08 AM
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Re: Killers 5.3L install
Hey Killer......i see you got the truck and motor ready fro me to pic up to come to my house........lol i wish.... i want to see this build..I found one in the paper that only has 150 miles on it and all the wiring is with it but minus the tranny for $2000.00 i was hoping it came with the tranny too but he said he was going to keep it...It came out of a 05 3/4 ton chevy van....Wish i had the funds to get it....What all does this swap involve?
This was the add that i had found and i have ben emailing the guy about it... Vortec 275 horse 4.8l. engine for sale w/ 120 mi. 2005 4.8 l. 275 horse chevy vortec v8 eng. w/ 120 original miles.Will sell with all acc.(air,p.s.,alt.,etc.) inc. computer and harness $2450. eng and harness only $1950!! Individual selling! call or email ! Is this bad? Eric
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Everyone will have to wait and see what's all involved! I think you guys will enjoy as 68 ss fills you in as he goes throughout the truck. The $2450 is by no means a bad price compared to what the engine cost new but you could get engine, tranny, computer, harness for around 3 grandish almost spankin new. just have to shop around. Hope this helps!
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