Best V8 for swap?

Chris said:
Definitely keep us posted, I want to follow the progress.

I hear you on the 5.3... it's a lot more expensive.
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techster82 said:
Can you elaborate on the cost difference for going the 4.8 route and not the 5.3? I ask because I have a 2002 or 2003 4WD Chevy truck available to purchase for $1200 that has the 5.3/4L60E package. I figured I would yank what I need and part off the rest to make some money back. Just curious as to what areas you see the cost savings at by going the 4.8 route.
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Sorry for the late response, all the 5.3 I looked at were asking $1500-$3000 just for the motor.
 
Stanley said:
Sorry for the late response, all the 5.3 I looked at were asking $1500-$3000 just for the motor.
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Sure, I went for the 5.3 as they are a dime a dozen, I agree the 4.8 is a good motor no question. My reason was there are a lot of them out there, parts are easy, a lot of people have completed the 5.3 swap into a jeep and they are easily modifiable. I bought headers and a pile of new parts for the 53 and will all the suppliers, easily to get a good deal. They discontinued the 4.8 even though I am not 100 percent, it may be a bit harder to find parts. Eg, My Jeep is a 5 sp. I had to have a new flywheel for the LS engine, big heavy and costly so I wanted to make sure I had the right one as I ordered it online. If I would have ordered it wrong, the cost just to return the thing would have been bothersome. If you have a 5.3 kicking around, would be a good idea. Dig around the Novak site and you will see what I mean. Cheers.
 
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Rebuild said:
Sure, I went for the 5.3 as they are a dime a dozen, I agree the 4.8 is a good motor no question. My reason was there are a lot of them out there, parts are easy, a lot of people have completed the 5.3 swap into a jeep and they are easily modifiable. I bought headers and a pile of new parts for the 53 and will all the suppliers, easily to get a good deal. They discontinued the 4.8 even though I am not 100 percent, it may be a bit harder to find parts. Eg, My Jeep is a 5 sp. I had to have a new flywheel for the LS engine, big heavy and costly so I wanted to make sure I had the right one as I ordered it online. If I would have ordered it wrong, the cost just to return the thing would have been bothersome. If you have a 5.3 kicking around, would be a good idea. Dig around the Novak site and you will see what I mean. Cheers.
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I got a Gen iv 4.8ls from a 2013 Chevy Silverado and running the 4l60e
 
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