5.3 conversion

[2000 limited]

seen this. its a 1996 and converted it to a 5.3 motor. this thought has passed my mind and maybe some of you guys. so here it is...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGQrdl_Tj8&feature=channel

 

[NYrr496]

I thought of doing that swap, but it isn't really cost effective to me. If you wanted something totally unique and maybe a little easier, World Products casts a hybrid block that uses old style crank rods and pistons and then LS heads and intake on top. It would be a bolt in to the truck chassis and transmission and then you'd have a totally modern top end.

 

[Tigg]

NY,
Do you have a link? I like that idea.

Thanks

 

[NYrr496]

http://www.worldcastings.com/prods_pages/blocks/motownls.htm

Not very much info, but it's the best I can do on short notice.

 

[Tigg]

Damn that was fast.
Thanks for the inf, I appreciate it.
I definately think that is a little more cost affective than going with the LS swap.
Thanks again

 

[NYrr496]

Well, I'm sure that block isn't cheap.

 

[Tigg]

Thats true but, at least it would bolt right in without mods.
Something to look forward to in the future, not anytime soon.

 

[NYrr496]

I'm trying to talk my brother into buying that block for his 65 Tempest. It's Chevy powered. If he gets it and I get to build it, I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Tigg]

Noice, sounds good. Keep us updated.

 

[leatherneck]

5.3

that 5.3 conversion sounds pretty good as long as you got a lil time and a extra set of hands here and there you shoudl be ok plug and play I'm gonna have to do that when i get back