The 5.3L Swap?

[VF1Skullangel]

Re: The 5.3L Swap?

It would be cheaper to run a turbo with low boost and get 290-300 at the wheels , a 5.3 say a 2000 is rated at 275HP and 315 TQ then take 20% drivetrain loss its only making 240 HP / 265 TQ at the wheels , some have got those on #'s N/A on 3.8's. I think the LQ9 (I think) is the best option if your looking for a less inexpensive motor out of a truck to swap in for the best HP and TQ.

Yeah you might as well just build up the 3.8 than do the 5.3 swap.

I saw a guy last weekend who did his swap to his chevy 2 and the car looked sweet and he only paid $100 for the engine itself but the end result he was paying much more than $2200 which is well within LT1 or LS1 range.

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Re: The 5.3L Swap?

If you have the Y87 package, then you can use the stock one. Otherwise, the V8 rack is needed.

My car is Y87 equipped.