Going for MOAR power, new motor and MOAR goodies! gen IV 5.3 & tc78
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Popped the old iron block 5.3 on the dyno last go around, broke a ring land on piston #7. So naturally its time for an upgrade
Here was my old setup-
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/old.jpg)
And here is the upgrades in the new setup
-gen IV aluminum 5.3, uses the newer LS3/LS2 components and should be a stronger motor, also dropping 100lbs on the front end couldnt hurt
-Cooling Mist boost activated deluxe kit with their super atomizing injector and solenoid upgrade
-Patrick G custom ground cam 22*/22* 60*/60* @ 115+ 4
-Deatsch Werks 96lb injectors
-Deatsch Werks Fuel Pump
-96mm Maf Housing
-LS3 Maf
Other Info-
-Ported/ Milled 317 heads should be around 9.7 CR
-Fast 92/92
-TC78 turbo, custom with a 3.5 " downpipe and a .96 a/r
-ls7 Lifters
Just got the motor dropped in, waiting for my new front cover to come in so i can finish assembling everything
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/emptybay.jpg)
![](https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548687_4775273506561_279737554_n.jpg)
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/assembledmotor.jpg)
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/inthehole.jpg)
Its been a learning process on figuring out what all i needed to make this Gen IV motor work. but i think i finally got it all figured out
Here was my old setup-
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/old.jpg)
And here is the upgrades in the new setup
-gen IV aluminum 5.3, uses the newer LS3/LS2 components and should be a stronger motor, also dropping 100lbs on the front end couldnt hurt
-Cooling Mist boost activated deluxe kit with their super atomizing injector and solenoid upgrade
-Patrick G custom ground cam 22*/22* 60*/60* @ 115+ 4
-Deatsch Werks 96lb injectors
-Deatsch Werks Fuel Pump
-96mm Maf Housing
-LS3 Maf
Other Info-
-Ported/ Milled 317 heads should be around 9.7 CR
-Fast 92/92
-TC78 turbo, custom with a 3.5 " downpipe and a .96 a/r
-ls7 Lifters
Just got the motor dropped in, waiting for my new front cover to come in so i can finish assembling everything
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/emptybay.jpg)
![](https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548687_4775273506561_279737554_n.jpg)
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/assembledmotor.jpg)
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/inthehole.jpg)
Its been a learning process on figuring out what all i needed to make this Gen IV motor work. but i think i finally got it all figured out
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Meth tank mounted
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0604.jpg)
solenoid mounted behind the headlight
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0605.jpg)
Injector mounted
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0606.jpg)
New 96 mm Maf Housing and LS3 maf
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0607.jpg)
View from under the car of the wastegate
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0608.jpg)
Car is all back on the road now, and undergoing some street tuning one my trips back and forth to work
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0604.jpg)
solenoid mounted behind the headlight
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0605.jpg)
Injector mounted
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0606.jpg)
New 96 mm Maf Housing and LS3 maf
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0607.jpg)
View from under the car of the wastegate
![](http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/FondleMonster/IMG_0608.jpg)
Car is all back on the road now, and undergoing some street tuning one my trips back and forth to work