hwvigo Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 After 25 years of loyal service my SBC 350 is coming out, and replacing it will be a beautiful 5.3LS out of a 04 Yukon with 95K on the clock. The plans are simple for this build cam,and intake springs and rockers if needed other than that just the stuff it will take to fit and get running right. Have not made a choice on a trans yet would love a 6 speed but the T56 is out of my price range for now but who know buy the thing I get it done. I will keep you guy updated with my progress even though it will be at a snails pace. I am so pumped. Old Sbc new 5.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnow123 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hell to the yeah!! You will love the LS VS and iron headed carbed SBC. If my 5.0 ford blows up, she is getting an LS for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Reconsider the hot cam if this is a daily driver-valve overlap has made my truck really stinky. My stock cammed LS Z doesn't smell at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Reconsider the hot cam if this is a daily driver-valve overlap has made my truck really stinky. My stock cammed LS Z doesn't smell at all. Not going super hot on the cam, thinking of doing a stock GM LS1 or 3 cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The LS9 cam is a great swap, picks up power and very street friendly. They can be had for 100 bucks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Not to thread jack but what can are you running in your truck Keith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I dunno. Engine builder won't tell me. I won't use him again-that kind of attitude is BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crapforum Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Agreed LS9 cam is a great cheap swap, the trucks had very mild cams factory, be sure to grab some new valve springs while your at it. I also replaced the lifters and valve stem seals when I did mine, lifters can be had for about $80 a set and seals like $30 a set. I have VVT so had to get a custom grind cam, but if I wasn't VVT I would have LS9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistafosta Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I dunno. Engine builder won't tell me. I won't use him again-that kind of attitude is BS. You paid for it but he refuses to tell you? This is the same guy that had a motor die twice? Sorry man, you should just take your truck elsewhere and sue the guy, thats awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Well its been a crazy past few years for me... But I am finally making some progress on the Z. The plan to go LS is gone! I am staying SBC the motor is built and pics will be on the way soon. Car will be much more fun on a bun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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