bowtiekid

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I found a 5.3 Vortec Block everything without Intake, injectors, TB etc. for 300 locally. Good deal if its not cracked or anything? Would it be a good block to use for performance? LS1 and LS6 parts transfer over and it should be a 6bolt main correct? Also its iron

5.3LJimmy

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Thats not a bad price as long as it doesn't have a ton of miles on it.

Yes, all the parts are interchangeable with any gen3 engine.

bowtiekid

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OP of the ad said it smokkes. Is that block able to go to 6.0 with boring it?

Shawn MacAnanny

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No. You can get a 6.0 iron block for less than 300 if you're going to have to rebuild the bottom end. If it smokes it could be valve seals or pison rings. Theres really no way of doing a good compression check or leak down test without having the engine warmed and operating first.

bowtiekid

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But if im gonna rebuild it does it matter if it smokes? I wasnt planning on dropping it in as is..

Shawn MacAnanny

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Oh no it doesnt matter then. $300 though doesnt seem like that great of a deal for a bottom end needing a rebuild with no intake injectors or anything. If you're going to rebuild i would think you should be able to get a 6.0L longblock that needs to be rebuilt for that price.

bowtiekid

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I dont really care about the intake Id end up taking it off anyways. Should I just wait to find more and let this one pass? Also whats the average price for a 2000 LS1 engine harness and PCM? Just so I know what to offer

Shawn MacAnanny

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Well there are great deals to be had. I personally wouldnt go for it if i KNEW i had to rebuild it. When i bought my 2001 LS1, it has all accerssories, intake, harness pcm, but had taken a hit in the oil pan. So it was a gamble but seemed to be fine. I got it for $710 with 60k on it a year ago. It was from a 99 camaro and was obviously a warranty replacement engine or atleast the cylinder heads since they were 241s. I sold my intake, harness, pcm, and other things i didnt need for $520 so really i got a $190 LS1 longblock.

If it were an aluminum 5.3 its one thing but because its an iron one its slightly less valuable. I would pass. Maybe someone else can chime in and offer an opinion. I'd look for a Vortec 6000 if i were you. They can be had pretty cheaply now with the ecconomy being so bad.

bowtiekid

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Damn you got a good deal. Vortec 6000 would be the LQ9/LQ4's correct?

No one has a estimate on a 2000 pcm and harness?

Shawn MacAnanny

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I sold my pcm and harness for around $300 from my engine

Yes the Lq4 is a lower compression 6.0l because it has dish pistons. The Lq9 has flattop pistons and came in the silverado SS.

bowtiekid

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I cant seem to find anything on craigslist for LQ4's everything is LS1 or 6

Shawn MacAnanny

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Call local junkyards some dont know the value of the vortec engines

heres some from ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-0-v...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-0-L...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6-0-L...Q5fAccessories

bowtiekid

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Pricey and I cant do a local pick up

Shawn MacAnanny

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Heres some 5.3s, Seller bowauto Has alot of 5.3s and all are guranteed to run. I didnt realize i could get one for so cheap. I may get one and put it in the dune buggy im building

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-3-L...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-3-L...Q5fAccessories

Here's some LM7s (the aluminum 5.3s)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

bowtiekid

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Told you. I wouldnt mind the 450 dollar 5.3 with everything included. Thats sucha better deal than 300 for just a block.

Shawn MacAnanny

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Hehe I'm reasearching now... Sorry

bowtiekid

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That is! Freshen it up and you have a good running motor and tranny.

PETE180

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I found my complete engine for $700. It's an aluminum 5.3L with 38K miles. it was missing a starter though. deals are out there. I'ts going in a 94 rx7 so I stayed away from the extra 80lb weight penalty.

Look into part locator services they'll give you a closest yard that has your needed part...

HTH!

Shawn MacAnanny

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Well i bought that 2007 LS4 with 4T65E-HD trans and only 12k miles for $499 lol. I guess ill be starting the dune buggy build next weekend when i pick it up. Even if the engine were shot the 243 heads on it are worth $400.

5_02ls1

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i bought a complete 5.3 for 450 low miles and sold the harness and pcm for 200 to a member here a couple weeks ago....