Vortech 5300 build to a ls1
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Vortech 5300 build to a ls1 So I haven't bought any motor yet but, there is a nice Vortech 5300 pulled out of a 2005 Chevy truck for $700 and I wanna take the air manifold off and the heads to build a ls1 motor and put in a 63 nova. I wanna know if a bought this motor could I do this? If not i`m thinking about just buying a standard ls1 block and doing the same thing.
Thanks Ryan
(I don`t know much about ls motors)
Thanks Ryan
(I don`t know much about ls motors)
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Welcome, there is a lot of good info here if you sort through everything.
First question, do you care about iron vs aluminum block?
Speaking as someone who has bored an iron 5.3 to a 5.7 bore, I say a better option is to start with a 6.0 iron block (LQ4 or LQ9 motor). Considering the cost to bore the 5.3 block (roughly $300), the overall price difference will be minimal. All other parts are interchangeable between the 2 motors.
If you want an aluminum block, then you are probably better off getting a standard LS1. Aluminum 6.0+ motors are more expensive and harder to find.
First question, do you care about iron vs aluminum block?
Speaking as someone who has bored an iron 5.3 to a 5.7 bore, I say a better option is to start with a 6.0 iron block (LQ4 or LQ9 motor). Considering the cost to bore the 5.3 block (roughly $300), the overall price difference will be minimal. All other parts are interchangeable between the 2 motors.
If you want an aluminum block, then you are probably better off getting a standard LS1. Aluminum 6.0+ motors are more expensive and harder to find.
