Hey Hey !! Nice to see my engine is bringing you some motivation/inspriration !! I can tell you your thread has my brain going BIG time. You are lucky to not have to deal with smog !!
You got the motor/trans for a good deal thats for sure. I paid $650.00 for the engine and $800 for my 4l80e. Im just hoping the 4l80e doesnt rob me of too much power...I had a engine cover, belts, extra a/c pump, and some other random stuff. But I when I quit my last job I left it all behind, I just kept my engine.
I also spent another $ 800 on my wiring harness so Its plug and play from the fire wall forward which is nice. And he is good friend so I can go to him for any problems...or modifacations.
I plan on building a 6.0 at some point ( once the 5.3 is in and done ) on the side while I drive it.
I would like to cam the 5.3 and maybe put some headers and decent exaust on it....
I first have to get past the Smog Ref