5.3 LS1 in a third gen
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hey every one, well this is what i got, i have a 5.3 out of a truck and i put it in my 87 trans am. first question is what can i do to get some good power, specifically what cam can i run (was told 212/218-.558/.563-114 comp XE cam... also, get at least a 3000 converter would be good) ( and the LPE LS1-GT2-3 cam specs: 207/220 .571/.578 ) and also how can i tune it, ( btw i am gonna be using corvette manifolds, custom exhaust and an ls6 manifold, and i am gonna use my built up 700r4). and i also need help with wiring and with the vats, thanks
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hey every one, well this is what i got, i have a 5.3 out of a truck and i put it in my 87 trans am. first question is what can i do to get some good power, specifically what cam can i run (was told 212/218-.558/.563-114 comp XE cam... also, get at least a 3000 converter would be good) ( and the LPE LS1-GT2-3 cam specs: 207/220 .571/.578 ) and also how can i tune it, ( btw i am gonna be using corvette manifolds, custom exhaust and an ls6 manifold, and i am gonna use my built up 700r4). and i also need help with wiring and with the vats, thanks
HPTuners and LS1Edit are the most popular PCM tuning options.
I haven't done any research into 5.3L engines so not much help on good cam options, maybe check the truck forums and see what others are running.
Wiring and VATS options have been covered here if you dig around.
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thnx, well after today the plans chage a little, you see i got a Turbo from a friend of mine for real cheap so what i'm gonna do is turn the manifold back wards, and make a custom small y pipe with the tyrbo flange placing the turbo infront of the motorand then run a 3.5" exhaust to the back with some muffler not sure which one yet. i got the tubo a giant intercooler BOV and wastegate so now its a serious 5.3 set up that i am going with so if any one has any important information which can be of useful help to me, please let me know. thnx again
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Originally Posted by metalic5
thnx, well after today the plans chage a little, you see i got a Turbo from a friend of mine for real cheap so what i'm gonna do is turn the manifold back wards, and make a custom small y pipe with the tyrbo flange placing the turbo infront of the motorand then run a 3.5" exhaust to the back with some muffler not sure which one yet. i got the tubo a giant intercooler BOV and wastegate so now its a serious 5.3 set up that i am going with so if any one has any important information which can be of useful help to me, please let me know. thnx again
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thnx, and you're 100% right i never thought about it, thanks for the ideas, i'll be sure to try that, also if any one has any experiance with truck engine swaps, what cani do for the vats? and also if anyone else has any other ideas feel free to let me know thnx,
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