Hey chevy guys ....what are your thoughts on the chevy 5.3 liter vortec? I saw a few of them at koh and they seem to rock-n-roll . After I catch up on some bills I think i want to swap one into my tacoma as the engine is a bit tired and has blow by.
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5.3 liter engine swap.
- Thread starter Brian H
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I already have a sbc 350 in it. I will not down grade to a v6... not going to happen.
Not Jobless
Mr Funbags
Just wheel it.
So it has some blow by, who cares?
So it has some blow by, who cares?
crash2
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That motor is a great platform. Very reliable and alot of power to boot..
It has a carb on it to. I cant stand the smell of blow by either. + this engine is cheap. Im getting a GOOD deal. Partial trade for work.
uke::kissmyass:
Get an LS8 then
Sell your jeep and buy me one.:awesomework::redneck:
Blueleader
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http://1320video.com/4.13Fairmont.php
Not an off-road application but still a nice example of the durability of these motors.
Not an off-road application but still a nice example of the durability of these motors.
Turtle Bite
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Put the carb manifold /MSD ignition conversion box on and put a propane kit on it. Also they dont have a distributor, good for firewall clearance. There are also all aluminum ones that are fairly common. Unfortunately they are super tall, but you can buy camaro/ corvette pans and shorter intakes.
Ms. Pink
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I've got a 02 5.3L vortec sitting in the garage just waiting to go in my jeep. I also run a 350 carbed now. The 5.3L is definitly goin to be a power boost. I've heard alot of good thing about that motor an i think it is just the right size for a yoda or jeep. I can wait to put it in.:awesomework:
Avanteone
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5.3 is what I plan on doing in my rig. I WAS going to be doing it very soon, but I've got some other stuff in the works so mods to the Jeep may get put on hold.
CHOP SHOP
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This is exactly what I told Brian when he was over the other day.:awesomework:
Cheaper too
mark
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where does one readily get this stuff... and about how much $$
I thought about a 5.3 a while ago, but veto'd it cause I want Propane on my next rig, and it seemed kind of backwards to take a nice efi motor and convert it to propane. But if guys are/have done it.....
How do these motors like getting dirt then washed (i.e. pressure washer/hose)??? The one major thing that usually concerns me about modern, more electronic motors.
check out www.wait4meperformance.com he did my harness for cheap it made it easy to install. 5.3l is a killer motor stick a mild cam in it and it will scream. Also these motors are so easy to work on and so cheap to find in the junk yard.
