I'm working on an s10 for a daily driver. It needs a motor, so I'm debating swapping in a 5.3 instead. They make great power and seem to be reliable. Before I commit myself though, I want a better idea of cost. I have found a few around ranging from 3-500.
The harness I understand I can modify myself (1998 4.3 s10)
Stock f-body headers
Will stock truck intake work? It makes more overall tq than the ls1/6. If the truck intake will work, will the stock truck accessories work?
The crossmember notch I'm aware of, and obviously motor mounts. I also plan on swapping a t56 in place of the stock t5.
I'm hoping I can do the motor alone for under $1500.
The truck should get pretty decent mileage with a 6-speed too. It is 4x4 though, which I don't need and would lose. I have a big Blazer for this snowy globally warmed winter. It would be better to start with a 2wd truck, but hard to find.
Any input is helpful.
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