1998T/A

Hey guys, I'm not really new to the site, just to posting. I've been reading on here for a good while and have about 90% of the info I need from doing so.

Anyways, I'm in the process of a 5.3 turbo build, using a TC76 or ON3, whichever I can get my hands on first, 60# injectors, most likely meth injection, and a dual walbro 255 set up. I'm shooting for around 550 rwhp, it's not a dd, and it will be a street car 95% of the time, since I know someone will ask.

On to the actual question... I just picked up a complete 5.3 for dirt cheap, but it has 133,xxx miles on it. I'm wondering if you guys would suggest new rings and bearings just for some insurance or if I should just throw it in and run it?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

Did it pass a compression test?

"dirt cheap"?? How cheap?

I say run it if its dirt cheap, if your gonna go in and do rings and bearings, you'd honestly be about a fool to not do pistons and rods, pistons at the very very least.

Just my .02

quik67

I wouldn't worry about an engine with 130,+++ miles. Take
a good look under the valve covers. If the engine had regular oil
changes it should be fairly clean. Check the exhaust ports for sticky
oil deposits. If its not too bad other than the common exhaust soot, I would not worry too much about it. Also make sure it turns over ok for several revolutions by hand. I have a buddy that bought a 6.0 and it ended up having 2 bent rods. it would turn over fine for 3/4 of a complete revolution, then get very hard. Just something to be aware of.

2000RATA

I bought two 6.0 liter complete motors both suppose to be good. Both had rust in at least 2 cylinders. One when I pulled the cam out 2 bearings came with it.

1998T/A

By dirt cheap I mean 200 bucks.

And I already hand spun the motor through a few full revolutions. No issues whatsoever. I'm gonna take off the valve covers after I get it settled on the engine stand this weekend and check over everything.

Thanks for the advice guys. I can't wait to get everything going

LS1NOVA

iTrader: (12)

Run it as is. I just inspected a 133k 5.3 with that was "decent" looking under the covers. Looked at a rod bearing and it looked like new.

yenkm68

iTrader: (1)

for as cheap as they r and as many as there r i think id just run it as is. i dont even know how many miles r my turbo 5.3. im very impressed with my on 3 76mm. for the $ u cant beat it imo

1998T/A

Awesome guys! Looks like I'm probably just gonna run it. I'll just throw in some springs and a z06 cam and call it a day!