5.3swap

well i spent a little time in the garage this weekend. mostly cleaned it up but managed to do some painting as well.




also is anybody looking for an intercooler. i have two extras that i will not be using. they are both brand new and never used. make me an offer i just want them gone

Boosted3rdGen

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Those sub frame connectors turned out really nice.

5.3swap

thanks, ya for $30 worth of material i'd say it was worth the few hours vs spending $200. they were a lot easier to make then i thought they would be.

4SFEDSS

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Looks good, not sure if you decided on a trans but definetly go with the 80e, it will fit in the 3rd gen no problem. Expect to spend close to $1k on a good lock up converter and you will also have to fab a crossmember for the torque arm as the 80e doesnt have any mounting for it.

5.3swap

thanks, ya i am going with the 80e. i have one i just have to get built. i dont want to be swapping trans's out down the road and from what i read that 80 is one tuff trans.

Boosted3rdGen

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Great choice on the 80E, helluva trans, I went with Circle D for my converter, no regrets.

5.3swap

i dont suppose you have a link to that converter do you. i know nothing about them and if it works for you i'll try it lol

Boosted3rdGen

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http://www.circledspecialties.com/ you get alot for your money.

5.3swap

thanks... ouch on the price but if i need it i need it lol

Boosted3rdGen

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I just bit the bullet, when you see it in person you will want to show it off, but the real thrill will be when you put it to the test.

5.3swap

so i talked to comp cams today and they want to set me up with a custom grind cam. the man seemed very knowledgeable(works for a cam company so probably would lol) and he basically said this would be a great street cam and still produce some nice power. i told him what i was doing for the build and that i wanted as much as i could get out of it and this is what he came up with.

222-224 duration
115 lobe separation
.600 lift

ok i know nothing about cams or what that stuff even means but does anyone have any input on this spec before i call them back and order this cam?

hellbents10

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I would call a company that turbo charges LS engines and has some data to follow. You have to be careful with lobe selection on the turbo LS engines.

turbo iroc

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Comp spec'd me a Cam as well, 230 238 575 585 on 114, but my setup is totally different than yours. I also wanted under 600 lift because of the valvsprings I'm running comp 918s

5.3swap

thanks guys, well do you have anyone you would recomend? i'm in no hurry and i do want to get the best i can get for this build.

anybody have a recomendation for springs?

turbo iroc

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Check out comp 921's for over 600 lift.

turbo iroc

iTrader: (1)

This is incorrect, truck manifolds will fit facing forward and up, even without cutting the flanges. IMO it looks real cheesy.

5.3swap

i'm really leaning towards making my own at this point. i do have a friend who has a pair of c6 manifolds that i'm going to try and if they dont look nice then custom headers here i come.

thanks

hellbents10

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We can spec a cam for you just call any time and ask for me. We have loads of 5.3l turbo experience here and can put together a cam/spring package that will work.

5.3swap

lol wow makes me look stupid but i didnt even realize you were a motor company till you said that and i read your sig lol i'll give ya call. who do i ask for.. you have seen my build so you know exactly what i'm shooting for.

thanks

Daniel0026

Looks good so far. I always like getting new parts delivered. Its like Christmas morning. Subd.