I bought my old 93 Z28 back, now it needs some TLC

[c0ncEpT]

Salvage yard. If your staying NA get the largest cubic inch combo you can find/afford.

[mcalus]

the only reason the 5.3 are popular with boosted apps in the smaller bore size allows a thicker sleeve which can be helpful when pushing them to the limit. both can be had with iron blocks which also are popular for similar reasons. Either one will be fine for the typical track/street car so I would just get whichever one you can the cheapest.

What's the going rate for one? What's the best way to get one? I would assume I'd like one that hadn't been touched then I can get it rebuilt. Vs assuming the previous owner knew what they were doing? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I have yet to buy a used motor from someone.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

the only reason the 5.3 are popular with boosted apps in the smaller bore size allows a thicker sleeve which can be helpful when pushing them to the limit. both can be had with iron blocks which also are popular for similar reasons. Either one will be fine for the typical track/street car so I would just get whichever one you can the cheapest.

[mcalus]

Couple of questions for you 5.3 6.0 swap folks.

Which is better and why? 5.3 is better for boost right? What are you fellas doing for the bottom end? Where can the motors be found?

Edit:
Can I modify my t56 to work with a 5.3 or 6.0?
How much is it to swap? Are any parts hard to find?

[white97z28]

It changes everyday as of now yes. Too many damn tire kickers out there. If someone came to me with 6k I'd let it go.

I really really reallllllly want my next project to be a 99-02 turbo build. I have debated on swapping this one to a 5.3 but I also like the 98-02 front ends, interiors and I miss my ttops. So after I did all that I'd be better off getting another car. Maybe I'll give this one to the mrs. Then I can get another one wishful thinking.

^^^^ THIS!! Do this!!!

[mcalus]

so you are keeping it?

It changes everyday as of now yes. Too many damn tire kickers out there. If someone came to me with 6k I'd let it go.

I really really reallllllly want my next project to be a 99-02 turbo build. I have debated on swapping this one to a 5.3 but I also like the 98-02 front ends, interiors and I miss my ttops. So after I did all that I'd be better off getting another car. Maybe I'll give this one to the mrs. Then I can get another one wishful thinking.

[bri2203]

so you are keeping it?

[mcalus]

Got it out this weekend.

Speedo works great after new tune. Still no insurance or registration but after I get moved in this weekend I'll get it taken care of.

Exhaust work will be first ok the list. I'll be putting my dynomouth back on with the new Corsa clones.

[BP_Z28]

$70 is the best I can do the for the fronts. Any lower and Trisha will be getting funds from my death :/


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[jakes_GSXR]

3.70!

[c0ncEpT]

3.90 is a great gear set. 4.10 is weak by design when used in a 7.5" 10 bolt.

[mcalus]

Well I do have my nt05rs that might see use 2-3 times at the track but even then I'm not ping any clutch dumps by any means.

My 2.73 to 3.42 when I had the auto wasn't much of a change at all. I don't want to have to do it again.

[white97z28]

Agreed with doing gear swap as long as your not trying to pull some 1.6 60's with the 10bolt

[nascarnate326]

I didn't really like the 4.10's in my red car. I think 3.73 would be just right.

I think the 10 bolt is fine for cam only cars as long as you stay on street tires.

[popo8]

A ta dif cover will give u a lil added strength.

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