hawaiifiveoh

Just seeing what I would realistically be looking at to do something like this. 5.3 would be just cammed/intake/exhuast, and probably use the stock 700r4 in the camaro as is. Both fuel injected and carb'd answers would be appreciated, thanks.

Pocket

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My total is about $1200 currently and I deal hunt everything. Expect to add another grand if you arent building your own harness or fabbing necessary mounts. Mods are extra costs ontop of all of this

gsxr1k2

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I'm in the middle of a v-6 4 gen swap to a 5.3 and have around 1800 into it running a th350.

V8Rumble

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Honestly?? About twice, maybe 2-1/2 times what you're budgeting...

(Only half-kidding...)

ls1nova71

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I usually multiply everything by 3, It will take 3 times longer, 3 times more money, and be 3 times more difficult than you plan on! At least it seems that way to me.

But if this was quick, cheap and easy, everybody would be doing it, right?

TurboBandit

^Beautifully put!!!!!!!!!

I'm spending money i dont have, to buy parts i dont need, to impress people i dont know!

V8Rumble

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That's actually just about right, at least as far as my swap is going...

12thstreetjunkman

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For just a stock 5.3 if you found a deal on a pullout, you could probably have it in and running for around $1500, then add your cam, springs, intake swap, headers, etc. Here is just a general rundown saying you picked up a easily available longblock.
$450 for longblock
$200 for harness
$75 pcm
$40 mounts
$225 pan & pickup
$60-75 for manifolds
$250 alt/wp/ps pump/starter
$80 intake tube/filter
$170 pump/reg/fittings
$50 cranks spacer
Thats just kinda a off the top of my head rundown. I don't know if the stock truck intake will clear the hood or not. I really don't see it being much cheaper going carbed, when you figure 6-700 for the intake, ig box, and plus buying a carb. I have ran across a couple complete 5.3 pullouts, with harnesses, pcm, accesories for around $800 or so, if you found a deal like that it would def help, but still adds up pretty quick.

neal64ss

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I am in a similar situation, planning a 5.3 into my 64 chevelle that currently has a 396 and 700r4. I can send you a spreadsheet with part numbers and prices for the following scenarios if you want.

5.3 with 4L60E total cost - $2548

5.3 using my 700R4 total cost - $2007

5.3 carbed with my 700R4 total cost - $2333

LS1 with 4L60E total cost - $3298

bjamick

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A good running engine will cost you around $400 for a 5.3. That may even come with accessories.

The Kmember and steering will be about $200.
harness and PCM $150
LS1 intake and fuel rails with injectors $100.
fuel pump and lines $200
Trans crossmember $35
ls1 oil pan setup $150
LS1 gauge cluster $80
Radiator hoses upper and lower $50

That's about the run down of parts you need. Other stuff will tack onto the price.

Isolde

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there's a sub-forum for LSx swaps over on www.thirdgen.org

Javien walters

I need the total cost