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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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came across a 05 TB w/ a blowed motor. everything is there. did a quick search and it looks straight forward.

want the TB to put a 5.3 in it. is everything a direct bolt in?
i have done the 240sx ls1 swap. just wanna make sure its not that king of swap.

in my 5 mins of searching it seems i need........
5.3 engine
tbss harness/pcm
new exhaust
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how many bolts? 3,4?
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if mean 05 tbss, it came with ls2, so tb would be 4bolt.
if your manifold is 4 bolt ls2 tb. it will bolt right up.
connectors depends on what you have now. truck and car dbw tb did not have same motor housing nd i think the connector are different also
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I think he means he found an 05 Trailblazer with a blown I6 engine.

What does it need to swap in a 5.3 LS engine.
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I think he means he found an 05 Trailblazer with a blown I6 engine.

What does it need to swap in a 5.3 LS engine.
bingo. but the deal is off for now. so no hurry anymore.
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