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boostat4500 · 05-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Personally I'd trust a 100k mile LSx more than a brand new gen 1, but that's just me. IMO, a 5.3 or 6.0 swap, even with a cam, would be cheaper than a good 383 rebuild, and get you the same or better power.
OP: Would you be building the motor yourself, or buying a complete short/long block?

05-16-2009, 09:11 PM	#38
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: 383 or 5.3????????? Personally I'd trust a 100k mile LSx more than a brand new gen 1, but that's just me. IMO, a 5.3 or 6.0 swap, even with a cam, would be cheaper than a good 383 rebuild, and get you the same or better power. OP: Would you be building the motor yourself, or buying a complete short/long block? __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.