Jewmont3

I am trying to find the cheapest but easiest route to my power goals. I can buy a used cheap 5.3 with high miles and swap the shortblock out with a 402, 408 or larger ls1 stroker correct? If that works buying the 5.3 with everything including harness and ECU seams like the best route. I would be replacing the heads and cam anyways and going with an LS6 or fast intake and going with a larger throttle body.

What do you guys think? They seam to be much cheaper then the LQ4, LQ9 and Fbody and vette LS1s. Also whats the deal on the AC compressor location? Does it still interfere on the 88-98 body style?

thanks,
Mike

WILWAXU

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Short answer Yes, it can be done.

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Jewmont3

the 4.8L as well too right? Is there any difference if I started with an LQ4 or 9 apposed to the 4.8 or 5.3 or even the LS1 5.7?

rocketman442

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I would venture to say if you swapped any stock head/intake/camshaft setup onto a 402 would be a pretty serious restriction. I would physically fit, but not perform anywhere near it's full potential.