pitbull14218

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So I looked on car-part.com and found a couple 5.3's I was interested in, I called and they said they're for dealers that need to put engines in vehicles to get them in auctions. I was also told it wouldn't come with any coilpacks or accessories, I was told with all the good it's like 1k.... What price does one pay to get a 5.3 or 4.8 with everything including harness to swap into my 1981 Trans Am?

jsanford

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I wouldn't pay more than $500-600 for a 100k mile complete 4.8/5.3 from a junkyard. I paid $600 for a low mileage complete 2009 5.3. But I bought it on Craigslist. I would look for an individual selling one rather than a junkyard.

Heck, I turned around and bought a 5K mile 2004 LQ4 short block for $500 on Craigslist. I kept the 799 heads, coil packs, accessories from the 5.3 to complete my LQ4. Then I parted the 5.3 block, intake, harness, fuel injectors/rails for $600.00. If you watch Craigslist, you can get a good deal.

btlegacy

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It really depends on the Junkyard. Talk to others in the area and see what they will include. The 5.3 we got for the Miata was a complete engine from intake to oil pan and also included the harness. It was an aluminum LM4 with 103k. They sold it for $550

oldgoat69

Look closely and be patient. I bought my 60K LQ4 with magnacharger, computer and wiring harness for $1100.00. I did need to purchase coils and the MAF, but at that price who cares. The deals are out there, be patient and ready when they pop up.

billsnogo

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I payed I think $1100 for my 38K '02 lq4. It came with coils, intake, exhaust manifolds, accessory brackets (but no accesories), water pump

This is how I received it

i r teh noobz

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Hit up Benwood Auto Parts. They're in NY somewhere. I forget who I talked to, but they had no issues getting me a complete pullout with harness, PCM, and accessories. I paid 500 for my 2002 5.3 at around 100k about 3 years ago.

Shipping was steep, but I'm in Ohio.

godlyxdan

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I paid $300 for my complete 5.3 from a guy right here on the forum classifieds. Just didn't need it for his project anymore. If you look hard enough you'll find something

lownfast

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pm me, i have some inside info.

pan58head

hey pitbull you live in the rust belt like me, watch craiglsit for trucks with rotted frames. There everwhere around here for Around $1000-$1500 for the whole truck Bob