S10 vs. Colorado - Pro and Cons of LS 5.3 swap either 4L60E or NV3500

[waid302]

I am thinking about upgrading my S10 to a Colorado. My S10 is actually my Dads and was going to buy it from him but I think the Colorado is much nicer truck. The 2004/2005 can be picked up as little as $3000 - just few bucks more than a good S10.

From what I have read, the 2nd gen S10 swap is not really too bad since the 5.3 engine harness plugs in to the S10 fuse fox after re-arranging the wires.

My 2001 5.3 is cable operated throttle body and I know all the Colorado are drive-by-wire.

What are the Pro and Cons of LS 5.3 swap either 4L60E or NV3500 in S10 vs. Colorado ?

Thanks

Waid