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    is a ls1 worth it?

    i already have a complete 5.3 with harness, computer and all the stuff to swap it in to my 02 v6 truck. i ran across a low mile ls1 thats also complete minus the accessorys. would it be worth delaying my build and buy the ls1? i already have the cam for my 5.3 and it will have bolt-ons and nitrous.

    i have a feeling that the 5.3 will be plenty fast with all the stuff on it.
    59 chevy apache>old school rod with 5.3.
    92 chevy swb>full frame, bagged, 98 interior swap.
    02 chevy swb>LT interior swap.
    01 tahoe> lowered on big wheels, family ride.
    97 ford diesel>big turbo,injectors,oil pump,etc.
    85 stang coupe> black on black, H/C/I.

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    You already have the 5.3 why do you let me take that LS1! That way you won't even worry about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2001si3rr@ View Post
    You already have the 5.3 why do you let me take that LS1! That way you won't even worry about it.
    thats a great idea, whats your address, i will ship it to you free of charge.
    59 chevy apache>old school rod with 5.3.
    92 chevy swb>full frame, bagged, 98 interior swap.
    02 chevy swb>LT interior swap.
    01 tahoe> lowered on big wheels, family ride.
    97 ford diesel>big turbo,injectors,oil pump,etc.
    85 stang coupe> black on black, H/C/I.

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    Seriuously though!

    What year and mileage on your 5.3 and year mileage on the LS1?

    My wifes 2004 Tahoe needs some act right, I'm thinking if it's jacked I'll just do a 6.0 swap, but if the price is right....
    2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT
    EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's

    2004 Tahoe LT
    2006 Silverado Z71 LS
    1971 Chevy C10

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    5.3s are terrible imo............ i say stick with the 5.3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2001si3rr@ View Post
    Seriuously though!

    What year and mileage on your 5.3 and year mileage on the LS1?

    My wifes 2004 Tahoe needs some act right, I'm thinking if it's jacked I'll just do a 6.0 swap, but if the price is right....
    the ls1 has less than 20k i believe and my 5.3 has 80ish i think.

    Quote Originally Posted by LamboDoNoMo View Post
    5.3s are terrible imo............ i say stick with the 5.3.
    looks like your making plenty of power from your 5.3, so theres really no reason for the 5.7.
    59 chevy apache>old school rod with 5.3.
    92 chevy swb>full frame, bagged, 98 interior swap.
    02 chevy swb>LT interior swap.
    01 tahoe> lowered on big wheels, family ride.
    97 ford diesel>big turbo,injectors,oil pump,etc.
    85 stang coupe> black on black, H/C/I.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zachs92 View Post
    looks like your making plenty of power from your 5.3, so theres really no reason for the 5.7.
    i would say no some might disagree, but you can get 400hp in a 5.3 with full boltons so i say just build the 5.3
    THEY CALL ME G.

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    Not to harm but we can fix the 5.3 Steve.

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    so do u have the ls1 r u wanting to sell it i am looking for a motor to swap in my 96 swb i was wanting a 6.0 but would be happy with ls1 for now
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    5.3 sens you already have it you can pull tons of power out of it with just boltons and a cam and the botom end will hold like 18psi stock so its nice and solid
    04 1500 5.3L custom hp tuners tune by myself don have a pic of it yet so hear is my old 01 chevy 5.3 460hp 13.669 @ 116

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