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    So I got what I thought was a decent deal on a low mile 5.3. I want to more than likely swap it into my 95 z28. What am I all gonna need for it? I have read numerous places that you need a ls k member for it and some places your just need the motor mounts. Could anyone help me out

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    K-member
    oil pan & pickup
    dip stick & tube
    LS engine harness
    intake manifold & fuel rails
    water pump
    Power steering pump
    f-body/GTO crank pulley (and a new bolt)
    convert trans (it it's a T56 i can list those parts too)
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    that's all i can think of off the top of my head. if you have questions feel free to ask. i'm finishing my swap up right now so I've had to buy it all lol. it sounds like a lot of stuff but you can sell most of the LT stuff, some of it for more than the LS counterpart will cost you.

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    Thanku man... i knew u were the right guy...


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    i should also add that the swap itself is very simple, almost 100% bolt in. no mods to the body, and you have to tap one hole in the block for the alt. if you have all the parts you need and don't end up needing to order something i think it could easily be done in a weekend, maybe even a day. i couldn't find a good list of parts needed so we just tore into is and bought stuff as we realized it was needed.

    total after selling all my LT parts i have about $1500-1700 into my whole swap, $350 of that being my 5.3/harness/ecu.

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    So I will need the k memeber. And my plan is To do the almighty low budget turbo 5.3

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    yup. a stock LS k-member can be had for pretty cheap. i went with a MWC tubular one to lose some weight.

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    Is a K member required? The third gen guys just buy the $10 SBC to LS mount adapters. A K member would definitely be the easiest route, though. And the only reason why I didn't pony up the dough for one in my car yet.

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    i'm not sure about swap mounts, i wanted a tubular so i didn't do much research on any other options.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harner View Post
    ... And the only reason why I didn't pony up the dough for one in my car yet.

    U mean, because ur staying LT right?









    (Seriously, Im assuming u meant for ur iroc)


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