Realistic 5.3 swap price into third gen Camaro
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Realistic 5.3 swap price into third gen Camaro
Just seeing what I would realistically be looking at to do something like this. 5.3 would be just cammed/intake/exhuast, and probably use the stock 700r4 in the camaro as is. Both fuel injected and carb'd answers would be appreciated, thanks.
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Originally Posted by ls1nova71
I usually multiply everything by 3, It will take 3 times longer, 3 times more money, and be 3 times more difficult than you plan on! At least it seems that way to me.
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For just a stock 5.3 if you found a deal on a pullout, you could probably have it in and running for around $1500, then add your cam, springs, intake swap, headers, etc. Here is just a general rundown saying you picked up a easily available longblock.
$450 for longblock
$200 for harness
$75 pcm
$40 mounts
$225 pan & pickup
$60-75 for manifolds
$250 alt/wp/ps pump/starter
$80 intake tube/filter
$170 pump/reg/fittings
$50 cranks spacer
Thats just kinda a off the top of my head rundown. I don't know if the stock truck intake will clear the hood or not. I really don't see it being much cheaper going carbed, when you figure 6-700 for the intake, ig box, and plus buying a carb. I have ran across a couple complete 5.3 pullouts, with harnesses, pcm, accesories for around $800 or so, if you found a deal like that it would def help, but still adds up pretty quick.
$450 for longblock
$200 for harness
$75 pcm
$40 mounts
$225 pan & pickup
$60-75 for manifolds
$250 alt/wp/ps pump/starter
$80 intake tube/filter
$170 pump/reg/fittings
$50 cranks spacer
Thats just kinda a off the top of my head rundown. I don't know if the stock truck intake will clear the hood or not. I really don't see it being much cheaper going carbed, when you figure 6-700 for the intake, ig box, and plus buying a carb. I have ran across a couple complete 5.3 pullouts, with harnesses, pcm, accesories for around $800 or so, if you found a deal like that it would def help, but still adds up pretty quick.
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I am in a similar situation, planning a 5.3 into my 64 chevelle that currently has a 396 and 700r4. I can send you a spreadsheet with part numbers and prices for the following scenarios if you want.
5.3 with 4L60E total cost - $2548
5.3 using my 700R4 total cost - $2007
5.3 carbed with my 700R4 total cost - $2333
LS1 with 4L60E total cost - $3298
5.3 with 4L60E total cost - $2548
5.3 using my 700R4 total cost - $2007
5.3 carbed with my 700R4 total cost - $2333
LS1 with 4L60E total cost - $3298
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A good running engine will cost you around $400 for a 5.3. That may even come with accessories.
The Kmember and steering will be about $200.
harness and PCM $150
LS1 intake and fuel rails with injectors $100.
fuel pump and lines $200
Trans crossmember $35
ls1 oil pan setup $150
LS1 gauge cluster $80
Radiator hoses upper and lower $50
That's about the run down of parts you need. Other stuff will tack onto the price.
The Kmember and steering will be about $200.
harness and PCM $150
LS1 intake and fuel rails with injectors $100.
fuel pump and lines $200
Trans crossmember $35
ls1 oil pan setup $150
LS1 gauge cluster $80
Radiator hoses upper and lower $50
That's about the run down of parts you need. Other stuff will tack onto the price.
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I need the total cost. 5.3 with 700r
I am in a similar situation, planning a 5.3 into my 64 chevelle that currently has a 396 and 700r4. I can send you a spreadsheet with part numbers and prices for the following scenarios if you want.
5.3 with 4L60E total cost - $2548
5.3 using my 700R4 total cost - $2007
5.3 carbed with my 700R4 total cost - $2333
LS1 with 4L60E total cost - $3298
5.3 with 4L60E total cost - $2548
5.3 using my 700R4 total cost - $2007
5.3 carbed with my 700R4 total cost - $2333
LS1 with 4L60E total cost - $3298