Nova LQ4 swap
Nova LQ4 swap I am thinking of doing an LQ4 swap into my 1972 Nova. I am a real NOOB, so bear with me. I will be using this for street, and not the strip. When looking for an engine is it easier to get one that has most of the accessories like: starter, alternator, power steering pump, etc., or will I need to replace most of that stuff anyway? Thanks for any input. I have been searching, but it gets hard slugging through pages and pages.
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 71
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From: Anchorage, Alaska
I picked up an L33 (aluminum) 5.3L truck motor from a wrecked 2005 silverado. 16,000 miles with all accessories for just under $1200 bucks. Check your local wrecking yard, they will have lots of options. The nice thing about the L33 is that it is lighter than the iron 5.3L and you can bore it to 3.89 (LS1 spec) or 3.905 if you want the most out of it. Then just get urself a z06 camshaft and springs and it should make around 400hp for about $2000. Best bang for your buck in iy opinion. Good luck, post pics!
