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Custom 68 · 10-15-2013, 10:06 AM

I am kindof tight when it comes to that stuff. But it sounds like you are tight on time. I could never make myself spend that dough on an install but I do have more time to spend on it so I do understand.
To me if you already have the engine and the harness done he seems high. Is he going to tear down and rebuild your motor? I am not sure what kindof warranty he will give you on "everything he does".
Basically you need to buy you some motor mounts to mount the new to the old get an engine hoist and drop it in place. Bolt it up. You may need to modify your tranny mount but I am not even sure of that with what is out there. You have the hard part done with your fuel doing your TPI unless you are going to redo it.
Hook up your wires and start it... Ok I left a couple steps out but they are no different than any engine swap.
Good luck Andy on which ever way you go it will make a fun beast.
Dave

10-15-2013, 10:06 AM	#47
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: 2003 LSx swap thread...here we go I am kindof tight when it comes to that stuff. But it sounds like you are tight on time. I could never make myself spend that dough on an install but I do have more time to spend on it so I do understand. To me if you already have the engine and the harness done he seems high. Is he going to tear down and rebuild your motor? I am not sure what kindof warranty he will give you on "everything he does". Basically you need to buy you some motor mounts to mount the new to the old get an engine hoist and drop it in place. Bolt it up. You may need to modify your tranny mount but I am not even sure of that with what is out there. You have the hard part done with your fuel doing your TPI unless you are going to redo it. Hook up your wires and start it... Ok I left a couple steps out but they are no different than any engine swap. Good luck Andy on which ever way you go it will make a fun beast. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"