LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

5.3 engine interchange?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 05:13 PM
Share
  #1  
Gus_Mahn's Avatar
Gus_Mahn
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Chicagoland, IN
Default 5.3 engine interchange?
My brother needs a engine for his '99 5.3 Z-71. The truck is nice, so he wants a low mileage used engine. I believe the direct interchange is '99-'04. I've also heard that '05 and up can be used but requires some changes mostly with regards to the number of teeth on the crank trigger. I was told there's an electronic box to do this. Can anyone shed some light on this project? Thank You!
Reply
0
Old Oct 9, 2010 | 07:28 PM
Share
  #2  
1BAD_LS1's Avatar
1BAD_LS1
Restricted User
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 0
From: Alliance Nebraska
Default
you are correct! direct swap!
Reply
0
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:09 AM
Share
  #3  
Gus_Mahn's Avatar
Gus_Mahn
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Chicagoland, IN
Default
Originally Posted by 1BAD_LS1
you are correct! direct swap!
'99-'04? What about '05 up in a '99 truck? I've found an all Al 5.3 out of an '07 TrailBlazer with 1000ish miles. What will it take to get it in the '99?
Last edited by Gus_Mahn; Oct 10, 2010 at 09:48 AM.
Reply
0
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:13 AM
Share
  #4  
kinglt-1's Avatar
kinglt-1
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,898
Likes: 255
From: Ft. Wayne, IN
Default
i think you need a 58x conversion but I may be wrong... Contact efi connection.
Reply
0
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 10:15 AM
Share
  #5  
SOMbitch's Avatar
SOMbitch
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,881
Likes: 3
Default
Lingenfelter sells a box that will convert the crank trigger signal so the older pcm can read it.
Reply
0
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 11:52 AM
Share
  #6  
Gus_Mahn's Avatar
Gus_Mahn
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Chicagoland, IN
Default
That damn box is $250! I assume there is no budget way to do this? If not, I'll just stick to '99-'04 engines.
Reply
0
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:08 PM
Share
  #7  
PitchblackC3's Avatar
PitchblackC3
Formerly 99-2door-08/30/2010
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: Noble, OK
Default
All the engines in the GMT800 trucks are 24x trigger. That means 99-06 and 07 classic.
The other variants like trailblazer may have switched earlier.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:45 PM
Share
  #8  
Gus_Mahn's Avatar
Gus_Mahn
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Chicagoland, IN
Default
Originally Posted by PitchblackC3
All the engines in the GMT800 trucks are 24x trigger. That means 99-06 and 07 classic.
The other variants like trailblazer may have switched earlier.
That's a black crank senor right? I read the grey ones are 58x. Were is the sensor located?
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:31 PM
Share
  #9  
PitchblackC3's Avatar
PitchblackC3
Formerly 99-2door-08/30/2010
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: Noble, OK
Default
The crank sensor is above the starter on the truck engines. I think it is in the front cover on the LS2.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech
View Next Unread
Is this how my cam shoud sound???




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:03 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE