putting 5.3 4l60 in 80 malibu any help would be greatly appreciated

[ryan fischer]

new member building a malibu for daughters first car have never messed with this newer stuff just the old bbc an sbc stuff was just curious what iam getting in to an cheapest place to find parts

 

[Injectedcutty]

new member building a malibu for daughters first car have never messed with this newer stuff just the old bbc an sbc stuff was just curious what iam getting in to an cheapest place to find parts

Welcome aboard from KY. We're in the same boat. I'm currently finalizing my parts list to button up my 5.3 short block.
I'd recommend trying to find a complete takeout engine w/ harness and ecu. Most boneyard units will most likely require new gaskets/seals which are readily available via summit, jegs, ebay, etc.
I came across a freshly built short block that was to hard to pass up, came with some extra stuff, but no valvetrain or heads. Parts get pricey quick, but these engines will last a long time if treated right.

There are many companies offering swap stuff to drop an LS into g bodies. I've used ICT billet now for a few things such as motor mount swap plates....made of billet and only $35 on ebay. Holley makes nice stuff, but super pricey if you're trying to stay budget minded. Check out the Gbody Lsx swap threads....bunch of useful information. Here's a pic of the swap plates.

Hope this helps man, I'm sure others will chime in.

Scott

 

[shawn1112]

Welcome and will be watching this build closely in case I decide to go a similar route.

 

[ryan fischer]

Welcome aboard from KY. We're in the same boat. I'm currently finalizing my parts list to button up my 5.3 short block.
I'd recommend trying to find a complete takeout engine w/ harness and ecu. Most boneyard units will most likely require new gaskets/seals which are readily available via summit, jegs, ebay, etc.
I came across a freshly built short block that was to hard to pass up, came with some extra stuff, but no valvetrain or heads. Parts get pricey quick, but these engines will last a long time if treated right.View attachment 65691

There are many companies offering swap stuff to drop an LS into g bodies. I've used ICT billet now for a few things such as motor mount swap plates....made of billet and only $35 on ebay. Holley makes nice stuff, but super pricey if you're trying to stay budget minded. Check out the Gbody Lsx swap threads....bunch of useful information. Here's a pic of the swap plates.View attachment 65692

Hope this helps man, I'm sure others will chime in.

Scott

thanks man I appreciate the info ya I came up with a hole 99 2wd for 450 bucks hoping to rob as much as possible off the truck as I can truck ran till fuel pump went out on the truck