What did you pay for a complete 5.3?
08-30-2008, 02:38 PM
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What did you pay for a complete 5.3? I am seriously thinking about finding a stock 5.3/auto and replacing the 454/th350 with it, drive it, enjoy until a modded 6.0 lq4 can go in.
I need to know what is a reasonable price to pay, and if I can get the auto out of the truck, is it a quality od unit? What are they, 4l65e?
I am using car-part.com, but they seem to only sell long blocks only without accessories, wiring, pcm, trannys, or brackets
oh, these will be going in my 71 nova w/fuel cell and electric fuel pump.
I need to know what is a reasonable price to pay, and if I can get the auto out of the truck, is it a quality od unit? What are they, 4l65e?
I am using car-part.com, but they seem to only sell long blocks only without accessories, wiring, pcm, trannys, or brackets
oh, these will be going in my 71 nova w/fuel cell and electric fuel pump.
08-30-2008, 02:50 PM
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I paid $350 also but got the computer, starter and alternator with it. I have about $200 in a NEW LS2 water pump (more clearance) and Fbody PS pump and brackets and alt bracket. (The motor is a 2001)
Look in the classifieds for a tranny, you can find a really nice 4L60 for $300-350.
Don't be afraid of a higher mileage engine either.
I stupidly bought a 2002 truck 4L60 for $500 but it did come with a convertor.
If you're near central IL, I can probably get you one for the same price. I was going to buy another one for a total of $600 for both will all the trimmings but my buyer backed out.
Look in the classifieds for a tranny, you can find a really nice 4L60 for $300-350.
Don't be afraid of a higher mileage engine either.
I stupidly bought a 2002 truck 4L60 for $500 but it did come with a convertor.
If you're near central IL, I can probably get you one for the same price. I was going to buy another one for a total of $600 for both will all the trimmings but my buyer backed out.
08-30-2008, 02:58 PM
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Hey, guys, speaking of trannies with the 5.3 what's the common trans used for the swap? I'm swapping into a '93 Mustang and want to do what I can to maximize fuel economy and keep cost down.
To the OP, I've found a few complete engines around the $300 range in my area.
To the OP, I've found a few complete engines around the $300 range in my area.
08-30-2008, 03:27 PM
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Hey, guys, speaking of trannies with the 5.3 what's the common trans used for the swap? I'm swapping into a '93 Mustang and want to do what I can to maximize fuel economy and keep cost down.
To the OP, I've found a few complete engines around the $300 range in my area.
To the OP, I've found a few complete engines around the $300 range in my area.
Sorry I sorta derailed the thread. I paid $292 shipped for my 5.3 but it didn't come with many accessories- has water pump and alternator bracket, stock crank pulley, and had coils that were half good. I have a spare pcm and harness so I didn't get it with it. I've been looking around for 4L60Es.
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08-31-2008, 08:06 PM
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I thought i over paid,lol. local guy finds these at auction salvage yards. the way i look at it, dont ask dont tell. hell he probably only paid a few hundred for it.
08-31-2008, 08:35 PM
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i paid 850 for EVERYTHING minus tranny. mines got 42k on it. theres quite a few truck motors here in knoxville, kap auto parts on ebay is here in knoxville, where i got mine was from jasper jones auto parts in dandridge,tn.
08-31-2008, 09:17 PM
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i am looking for a long block w/acc. starter water pump. On another note can u use a 1 wire alternator? i am doing a carb 5.3. and just trying to make the wiring as simple as possible.
08-31-2008, 09:45 PM
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I paid $1800 3yrs ago when prices where a little higher. It included eng, trans, pcm, wire harness, alternator, water pump, PS, A/C, Exhaust and intake manifolds w/ cover, starter, drive shaft, a extra pcm, F body oil pan, extra intake manifold, MAF and throttlebody with airbox, trans crossmember and two free palets
09-01-2008, 10:46 AM
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I got a long block from intake to oil pan. All sensors, fuel rail and flex plate. Paid $200 for it. Wish I did have the harness and trans. But for $200, I can't really complain.
OOh, also got the truck waterpump, and accessory brakets. No P/S pump, A/C pump, or alternator.
OOh, also got the truck waterpump, and accessory brakets. No P/S pump, A/C pump, or alternator.
09-01-2008, 09:41 PM
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I bought a 06 5.3 drive by wire setup with 4l60e with 8k miles on it. for $2200.00 i heard it run before they pulled it i got everything including the drive by wire module and gas pedal even the mass air flow and all nuts and bolts!!!!!
09-02-2008, 01:50 PM
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locally complete 5.3s with all access and PCM is $600-$800 depending on mileage, includes the manifolds as well....
6.0/A4 combos are $1500
Trying to decide which route I am going in my 71 P/U.
6.0/A4 combos are $1500
Trying to decide which route I am going in my 71 P/U.
09-02-2008, 08:33 PM
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I just agreed to buy an '05 5.3/aod with harness, computer and anything else off of the truck to make it functional in my swap, for $1000. Only thing is, I have to pull it all myself. The truck has 67k on it.
