5.3 into a 50 chevy truck
5.3 into a 50 chevy truck I am building a street rod truck from the ground up and want a late model drivetrain. I would like a LS1 from a Vette but they are out of my price range and the 5.3 can be had compete with harness ecm and acc for $500 to $800
that seems like a deal to me. also a 6.0 may be an option but they are a little morte than a 5.3, I also want the auto trans that was mated with the engine so the harness will be intact. I will do a cam swap and exhaust work to try to get around 400 rwp if possible. this would be fun in a 3200 pound truck. give me your ideas 5.3 or 6.0 and what trans is best? what years are best? take it easy on me I have been a Ford tech for 31 years and only have experience with old chevy small blocks and a Lt1 in my 93 vette.
that seems like a deal to me. also a 6.0 may be an option but they are a little morte than a 5.3, I also want the auto trans that was mated with the engine so the harness will be intact. I will do a cam swap and exhaust work to try to get around 400 rwp if possible. this would be fun in a 3200 pound truck. give me your ideas 5.3 or 6.0 and what trans is best? what years are best? take it easy on me I have been a Ford tech for 31 years and only have experience with old chevy small blocks and a Lt1 in my 93 vette.
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Either way its a good motor. The 6.0L will be capable of more power, but the 5.3L is cheaper and I hear it is a bunch more fuel efficient for some reason.
As far as transes if you want OD you will probably be looking at the 4l60e or 4l80e. The 6.0L`s came with an 80e which is a bunch stronger. It is also heavier and eats more power though. In reality you will be happy whichever engine you choose.
As far as transes if you want OD you will probably be looking at the 4l60e or 4l80e. The 6.0L`s came with an 80e which is a bunch stronger. It is also heavier and eats more power though. In reality you will be happy whichever engine you choose.
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The 5.3 is a great motor, but even with heads, cam and exhaust 400RWHP is unlikely. Of course, if you're planning forced induction, the 5.3 is a great motor for its lower compression ratio. The 6.0 will easily see 400 RWHP with upgrades. It all depends what you want.
