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5.3/4.8 question
This engine is indeed a 5.3, well, kinda. It's been punched out to 3.898. My next concern is that there is quite a bit of carbon buildup on the inside of the oil pan, on the screen to the oil pickup, and in the driver's side cylinder head. The passenger side head is squeaky clean. I heard the...- scampbell2x
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5.3/4.8 question
Thanks for the replies! I'll start a build thread soon, this engine will be going in my 86 K10 soon! The crank casting number is a solid way to determine displacement, correct?- scampbell2x
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1985 k5 4x4 5.3l vortec swap
What headers are you using?- scampbell2x
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5.3/4.8 question
Howdy all, I just bought a LM7 from a 2004 GMC Sierra out of a junk yard. I didn't check the vin like I should have, so when I got it home I tore into it to see if it was a 4.8 or 5.3. It wasn't until I had the oil pan off that I read that there are tabs on the head gaskets indicating what...- scampbell2x
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