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build gen iv 5.3 as gen iv or convert to gen iii

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Old 10-03-2014, 01:29 AM
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I am doing a ls swap into my 94 camaro (I already have a ls1 trans am, just want my lt1 car swapped).

Anyway, I have a 5.3 gen 4 block bored out to a 5.7. Im looking for the easiest, most efficient way to do this swap. Should I build the block as a gen 4 with gen 4 computer, wiring harness, heads, cam ect. ect. Or build it as if it was a gen 3 car and do the conversion kits to make it just like a 4th gem ls1 car. I have no parts for this right now other than a full ls1 kmember (with accessories) and the 5.7 bare block.

Which direction should I go?
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Call Texas Speed they have your parts 4 your conversion either way you go.
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If ya got no parts and the engine's a Gen IV, stay with it...
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Either way you go you're going to need an ls2 front cover. There's no cam sensor provision on your block. The gen iii stuff is easier and cheaper to source.
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Do you want cable or electronic throttle?



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