5.3 or 5.7
12-15-2009, 08:38 PM
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Its hard to say whats worth building and whats not without knowing the specifics of the 5.3 you're looking at. I picked a 5.3 for my 84 camaro build because they are plentiful, they are cheap, and all ls components swap over. The 5.3 blocks are essentially an iron version of the LS1, they can actually be bored to about 3.905 safely. Ive heard those iron blocks are capable of supporting 1000+ RWHP. Yes a t56 will bolt up but you will need a LsX flywheel and clutch.
12-16-2009, 05:17 PM
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grab it! In stock form other than rod bolts and a ls6 cam, here is a guy making it work.
http://1320video.com/pinksapp.php
and another:
http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...rshortpull.flv
http://1320video.com/pinksapp.php
and another:
http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...rshortpull.flv
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12-17-2009, 02:37 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUP-HP3795/Application/?prefilter=0
And the spacer should work with both the LS1 5.7 or the LM7 5.3.
12-17-2009, 09:44 PM
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Will an LS2 Flywheel/Clutch/Pressure Plate fit on the 5.3L (LM7)?
EDIT: After more searching...yes, it works!
EDIT: After more searching...yes, it works!
Last edited by BrownBoy; 12-17-2009 at 11:56 PM.
12-19-2009, 07:56 PM
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OK, picked up the motor today and it turns freely and everything. A long block(minus the intake) 5.3L for only $200. The guy said it ran and the reason he was selling it is because he needed the space in his garage and he was into traditional small block Chevy engines. Be prepared for a ton of questions
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12-19-2009, 11:41 PM
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This forum is a wealth of knowledge.
Using the search function will help you out a bunch.
The only good thing about the traditional SB chevy motor is, it is cheap to build....but, you get what you pay for.
Your 5.3 should easily take a comparably built "traditional" 350...and get better MPGs (if that makes a difference to you).
Is this going in your '74 Vette??
Using the search function will help you out a bunch.
The only good thing about the traditional SB chevy motor is, it is cheap to build....but, you get what you pay for.
Your 5.3 should easily take a comparably built "traditional" 350...and get better MPGs (if that makes a difference to you).
Is this going in your '74 Vette??
12-20-2009, 12:51 AM
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This forum is a wealth of knowledge.
Using the search function will help you out a bunch.
The only good thing about the traditional SB chevy motor is, it is cheap to build....but, you get what you pay for.
Your 5.3 should easily take a comparably built "traditional" 350...and get better MPGs (if that makes a difference to you).
Is this going in your '74 Vette??
Using the search function will help you out a bunch.
The only good thing about the traditional SB chevy motor is, it is cheap to build....but, you get what you pay for.
Your 5.3 should easily take a comparably built "traditional" 350...and get better MPGs (if that makes a difference to you).
Is this going in your '74 Vette??
