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Old 03-14-2008, 05:35 PM   #1
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Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Well just as the title says I am starting my 5.3L/4L60E adventure. I figured I would post up and show off all that I have compiled so far.
Hopefully by the time this is done it will serve as another good guide for people to use!

I will keep an updated tally of all money spent on the swap at the end of this post!

First is the truck.. I bought it just for this swap. It is a 99 ZQ8 RCSB 2.2l/5speed. I picked it up for $1500.... Thats right!! It runs and drives great considering it has 192k on it!! It does need some body work (misc. dents all over the box) but I didn't mind a little cosmetic damage! Here is a pic I just snapped quick.



I picked up my motor and tranny yesterday at a local yard.
Here is when I first got home with them.



The motor is out of a 03 Tahoe that had 47050 on the clock.
Here is how the motor sits right now...after a little cleaning!



The transmission is out of a 03 GMC Sierra 1500 that had 22703 on the clock.



I placed an order with Jared at Current Performance on 3/12/08 for my wiring harness and I tell you what...the guy knows what customer service is all about! Not only that but he knows his stuff. I will post pictures of that when it gets here in about 7 weeks. I can't wait!!

I got almost all the C5 accessories (still need the resevoir and bracket) off of Ebay about a week ago. Here's a pic. (needs a good cleaning)



I also picked up a hydroboost unit out of a 92 Astro Van just to give myself a little more room in that engine bay!



While I was out at the yard I couldn't help but look around for a Blazer floor shift console because I can't see paying $300+ for one on Ebay. I lucked out and found one. So I snaged it and the little wiring harness that pluged into it and the shift cable! Here's a pic of that.



Main things that I need to pick up-
LS6 intake manifold and fuel rails and injectors
Mounts and headers from Jared @CPW
4.3 radiator and electric fans
A/C stuff from Hot Rod Lane
LS2 water pump

Price List
Truck (192k)- $1500
Engine (47k)- $625
Transmission (22k)- $500
Wiring Harness- $825
C5 accessories (used)- $165 (so far)
Hydroboost (used)- $30
Blazer floor shift console- $35
4.3l fuel pump - $free
H3 pan - $190

Total so far- $2370 (not including truck)
Well I think that's all I have for now. Like I said I will keep this updated every chance I get!

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Old 03-14-2008, 05:41 PM   #2
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Nice parts man! Its going to be fun following your build.
Old 03-14-2008, 05:45 PM   #3
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I saw this truck on the "bay". I bid on it a couple of times just for the heck of it.

Good find!
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

werd. some what exactly what mine started as. but it was an xtreme, and some one rattle canned it flack black.

and you dont need that hydroboost, so send it to me!
Old 03-14-2008, 08:54 PM   #5
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

did anyone else have a problem with the back 2 truck coils wanting to hit the booster and ac housing, jw if im just being half retarded
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

I always heard that about the car coils and that the truck coils were the fix to the problem.
Old 03-14-2008, 09:07 PM   #7
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You can always modify the bracket for fitment:

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philtx I still would like those part numbers....lol
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dont get much simpler than that pick...
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looks good,im ditchin the ac so im gettin a non ac housing,but the CP mounts are adjustable so i can probley slide it a head about 3/8 and that will cure the problem
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Yeah, I saw those corvette accessories on ebay, I almost bid on them, but I figured with my luck as soon as I started buying individual pieces, a kit would come available, and then I would be SOL.
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Just thought I'd let everyone know that I just ordered the H3 pan setup (pan, windage, pickup, dipstick & tube)!!

I also ordered all the rest of the stuff for my C5 accessories (except balancer)

I will be sure to post up pics when things arrive!
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H3 pan works great. mine has worked well so far.
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Got an e-mail from GMpartsdirect today.... My pan, windage tray, and pickup tube are all backordered. The only parts for the pan swap that I will be getting right now is the dipstick and dipstick tube. I am really hoping that it doesn't take too long.

On a good note... I should have an LS6 intake manifold in a week or so.

Like I said, I will keep this as up to date as possible so keep an eye out. This should be done in about 6 weeks!!
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Looking great so far bro!
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how much did you pick up the ls6 intake and fuel rails for?
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Perhaps I missed the answer somewhere in this post, but with your 92 hydroboost module, how are you planning on hooking the lines up to the power steering pump? I know how it works, I'm curious as to how YOU are doing it within the parameters of this S10 V8 swap.

Keep up the good work. This is the easy part; parts collecting.
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Quote: Originally Posted by comgtsom
how much did you pick up the ls6 intake and fuel rails for?
Here is what all I have (...bought) for the manifold and related items and what it cost.

-LS6 Intake manifold from 2004 GTO
-Ported, Polished, & Epoxied TB
-LS6 Injectors from 2004 GTO
-All Manifold bolts

= 440shipped!

I still need to pick up a fuel rail, the coolant crossover pipe & plugs, and a throttle cable bracket. I figure that will add about another $50-$60 depending on how lucky I get.

The total will be added to the first post as soon as I purchase the other items.
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

nice start on the project, looks like you have your shit together! SUBSCRIBED!

Do you or a relative own a towing/repair business? I only ask because of the roll off in the background. Sometimes those perks really help!
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Quote: Originally Posted by cavmattz24
Got an e-mail from GMpartsdirect today.... My pan, windage tray, and pickup tube are all backordered. The only parts for the pan swap that I will be getting right now is the dipstick and dipstick tube. I am really hoping that it doesn't take too long.

On a good note... I should have an LS6 intake manifold in a week or so.

Like I said, I will keep this as up to date as possible so keep an eye out. This should be done in about 6 weeks!!
Hope they work. I think they gave me the wrong tube. My indicator never touches oil with the pan 1qt overfilled.
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Quote: Originally Posted by cavmattz24
Here is what all I have (...bought) for the manifold and related items and what it cost.

-LS6 Intake manifold from 2004 GTO
-Ported, Polished, & Epoxied TB
-LS6 Injectors from 2004 GTO
-All Manifold bolts

= 440shipped!

I still need to pick up a fuel rail, the coolant crossover pipe & plugs, and a throttle cable bracket. I figure that will add about another $50-$60 depending on how lucky I get.

The total will be added to the first post as soon as I purchase the other items.
I can't believe I put GTO!!!!! Man, I must have been having a busy day..

The manifold and injectors are from a 2004 Corvette Z06...the guy I bought the stuff from had it all on his LS1 GTO.

Anyways..The LS6 manifold, injectors, throttle body, and my corvette filter/regulator all showed up today!! I will post pics in the morning.
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Nice truck looks like mine. Good start to what should be awesome!!
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

whats with the hydra boost stuff?
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Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den
whats with the hydra boost stuff?
?? What do you mean?? Why am I using it when I don't have to?
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Here are the pics of the intake manifold and throttle body.





Here are the injectors and C5 filter/regulator setup.



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Quote: Originally Posted by cavmattz24
?? What do you mean?? Why am I using it when I don't have to?
yup...
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Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den
yup...
Just for a little extra room where I can get it. That's really my only motivation for the hydroboost.
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

I finally have some updates!!!!

Mounts and Headers (thanks Jared)
Corvette 110amp alternator



I also figured that I should just do the LS6 PCV conversion while I had the intake manifold off.



5 Wire MAF



Corvette fuel rail covers..... I know they are not needed but they look nice!




My H3 pan will be here tomorrow...finally! So pictures of that will be up as soon as it gets here!


I have these parts ordered and am just waiting for them:
ASP underdrive pulley
LS2 water pump

Prices: If a mod could update the first post that would be great!

Mounts & Headers- $332.50 --Jared @ CPW
Alternator- $134 --Ebay
LS6 PCV Kit- $165 --non-sponsor and not "needed" for swap
5 Wire MAF- $46 --Ebay
LS1 fuel rail- $30 --LS1 Tech classifieds
LS1 throttle cable bracket- $13 --LS1 Tech classifieds
LS6 Intake manifold and P&P throttle body and injectors- $440
Intake manifold gaskets- $20 --Oreillys
LS2 water pump- $210 --Ebay
ASP U/D pulley- $112 --Ebay, not needed but all the factory ones were like $70 so I figued what the heck!
Corvette fuel filter- $40 --Ebay
Corvette FRC's- $45 --LS1 Tech classifieds, not need for swap..just for looks


Total since first post: $1587.50
Total including first post: $3957.5

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Old 04-10-2008, 04:25 PM   #29
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Keep the momentum going! Looking good so far!
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Re: Starting my 99ZQ8 5.3L/4L60E adventure!

Oh yeah, I picked this up on Ebay for my wife because she said that she wont gripe about my truck if I build her one too....and it was only like an hour away from me so I couldn't say no!



I couldn't believe it when it ended.. It even came with a clear title...for $46!!!!
To answer a previous question about the rolloff trucks. Yes, my father in-law has a kind of side business for which he has three rolloffs.

I already have a 350/th350 lined up for it.

It'll be a while before I even think about starting on this one but I thought I would show it...and how much I got it for!!
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