5.3 TB and parts questions.
11-23-2014, 06:05 PM
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5.3 TB and parts questions. Hey i gotta quick question I'm still primarily in the parts gathering stage of my build and i was wondering what would u guys prefer. My motor is a drive by wire with intake but no tb or pedal assembly but i do have a drive by cable tb . I have no harness or emc . What would u guys think would make for a better set up ? I've also read the the electric fans off of a ford van are a good and cheaper upgrade for cooling. Can anyone back that and if so what years should i look for?
Also has anyone backed an old g body with a ford 8.8 rear end ? I'm waiting to put one in a 62 63 Bel Air .
Also has anyone backed an old g body with a ford 8.8 rear end ? I'm waiting to put one in a 62 63 Bel Air .
11-25-2014, 09:37 AM
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The easiest way to tell if it is a GEn II or a Gen IV engine is by looking at the reluctor wheel and where the cam sensor is mounted. 24 tooth reluctor and cam sensor in the rear = Gen III. 58 tooth reluctor and cam sensor in the front cover = Gen IV. Once you figure out which one you have, then you have options. Although from what I understand the Gen IVs can't be used with cable TBs.
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11-25-2014, 07:53 PM
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Trying to keep it budget friendly so i would like to do my own harness . Its going in a 63 4 door Bel Air as a daily cruiser . My only real mods i have for it is a cam swap from a lq4 and I'm trying to find a nice set of springs or pick up some better heads with better springs . I want to be able to get down with anything else on the road , but something friendly enough that my year old son can ride in down the street or out of town .
11-25-2014, 08:00 PM
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The easiest way to tell if it is a GEn II or a Gen IV engine is by looking at the reluctor wheel and where the cam sensor is mounted. 24 tooth reluctor and cam sensor in the rear = Gen III. 58 tooth reluctor and cam sensor in the front cover = Gen IV. Once you figure out which one you have, then you have options. Although from what I understand the Gen IVs can't be used with cable TBs.
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11-26-2014, 01:39 AM
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OK, first, piecing together parts and not getting a complete takeout with harness, ecu, TAC, etc is going to double the price of your swap. Your "budget" idea is pretty much gone. But guessing too late to do anything about that.
Highest probability of a working setup is to source a harness, ecu, TAC, pedal, sensors, etc from an 06 truck. This will be DBW. Like I said, this can get expensive, especially if you need to buy new stuff.
Next option is to contact a custom harness maker and have them supply ecu. Again, expensive.
It's possible you cound go with 99-02 f body harness, cable TB, and 411 ecu. But you'll be mixing parts that might or might not work.
Highest probability of a working setup is to source a harness, ecu, TAC, pedal, sensors, etc from an 06 truck. This will be DBW. Like I said, this can get expensive, especially if you need to buy new stuff.
Next option is to contact a custom harness maker and have them supply ecu. Again, expensive.
It's possible you cound go with 99-02 f body harness, cable TB, and 411 ecu. But you'll be mixing parts that might or might not work.
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OK, first, piecing together parts and not getting a complete takeout with harness, ecu, TAC, etc is going to double the price of your swap. Your "budget" idea is pretty much gone. But guessing too late to do anything about that.
Highest probability of a working setup is to source a harness, ecu, TAC, pedal, sensors, etc from an 06 truck. This will be DBW. Like I said, this can get expensive, especially if you need to buy new stuff.
Next option is to contact a custom harness maker and have them supply ecu. Again, expensive.
It's possible you cound go with 99-02 f body harness, cable TB, and 411 ecu. But you'll be mixing parts that might or might not work.
Highest probability of a working setup is to source a harness, ecu, TAC, pedal, sensors, etc from an 06 truck. This will be DBW. Like I said, this can get expensive, especially if you need to buy new stuff.
Next option is to contact a custom harness maker and have them supply ecu. Again, expensive.
It's possible you cound go with 99-02 f body harness, cable TB, and 411 ecu. But you'll be mixing parts that might or might not work.
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I normally go with them and do half the pulling to make they don't destroy everything
11-29-2014, 07:32 AM
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Just a note on your harness. Looks like you'll be using an LS1 intake. If you can find a flex fuel L59 motor, the injectors will fit the LS1 intake with aftermarket rails.
Also, some trucks came with a huge adjustable pedal assembly, avoid those. I've read their TAC and ecu have issues with the standard pedals.
Also, some trucks came with a huge adjustable pedal assembly, avoid those. I've read their TAC and ecu have issues with the standard pedals.
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Just a note on your harness. Looks like you'll be using an LS1 intake. If you can find a flex fuel L59 motor, the injectors will fit the LS1 intake with aftermarket rails.
Also, some trucks came with a huge adjustable pedal assembly, avoid those. I've read their TAC and ecu have issues with the standard pedals.
Also, some trucks came with a huge adjustable pedal assembly, avoid those. I've read their TAC and ecu have issues with the standard pedals.
Sorry i know this is probably a pretty stupid/noobish question but besides for the truck badging how would i be able to tell if its a l59 and which trucks do i need to avoid for the above mentioned pedal.