Gauging Interest: 5.3L Vortec part-out

[TheyCallMe Tim]

Bought the engine, out 114k on it, out of a 2001 Suburban, new oil pump, one collapsed lifter causing some tick. Complete, no coils. Looking for $450, or willing to part out.

Also have

- LS6 intake manifold in great condition - $275
- Ported LS1 throttle body - $50
- LS6 Lifters, low mileage, good condition - $50
- Futral Motorsports F2-114 (224/224 588/588 114 LSA) Brand new in the box with manufacturer spec sheet - $300
- LS6 Valve springs - $45

-Tim

[meissen]

How many miles on the engine? I wonder if the lifters are the same for the 5.3L as the LTx/LSx.

[Emulsifide]

I've been watching your other thread. I'm interested in everything. PM me your price and what comes with it. Thanks.

[TheyCallMe Tim]

B I'm almost positive they're the same lifters, but the engine has a lifter tick so I'm not sure they would really be of any value to you.

I'll see what happens. I think I'm going to start building the engine regardless and see what happens from there, but I'll let you know if I change my mind. I'm really not sure exactly what it comes with but I'll let you know when I pick it up.

[albundy]

I soooo want this!!!!!!

[Emulsifide]

B I'm almost positive they're the same lifters, but the engine has a lifter tick so I'm not sure they would really be of any value to you.

I'll see what happens. I think I'm going to start building the engine regardless and see what happens from there, but I'll let you know if I change my mind. I'm really not sure exactly what it comes with but I'll let you know when I pick it up.

Ok......

So does that mean this thread is defunct and you've changed your mind?

[TheyCallMe Tim]

Ok......

So does that mean this thread is defunct and you've changed your mind?

More than likely defunct but I can always change my mind for the right price. Were you interested in the complete motor?

[Emulsifide]

More than likely defunct but I can always change my mind for the right price. Were you interested in the complete motor?

PM Sent.

[TheyCallMe Tim]

The engine is in my garage, the build has been called off. PM me for details and history on the motor. Asking $450 complete, if I don't get any bites I'll start parting it out. These heads are a hot item.

Here's what else I have..
- LS6 intake manifold ($275) and ported LS1 throttle body ($50), or $325 together
- LS6 Lifters, low mileage, good condition - $50
- Futral Motorsports F2-114 (224/224 588/588 114 LSA) Brand new in the box with manufacturer spec sheet - $300
- LS6 Valve springs - $45

[meissen]

What happened?

[TheyCallMe Tim]

Too much money to have tied up. I can afford it no problem, but when I have $3,000+ tied up in an engine, transmission, and all sorts of other parts for months prior to swapping, I have a feeling my girlfriend would get more than a little tense, especially when we're supposed to be saving up to get a place together in the spring. Plus I have a few other things that need to be done that take priority, like the 97,000 mile old shocks, 2 dents, cracked door and fender, and paint.

I really wish I could go through with it, I just don't think it's worth the potential trouble. Maybe sell it some time this summer and put a monster down payment on an LS2 GTO.

[meissen]

Sorry to hear that man. Good luck on the sale.

[phoenix_rising]

$450 is a good deal. Someone will buy it up quick.

[TheyCallMe Tim]

Yup, brand new oil pump in it, the only problem is a collapsed lifter from when the old pump went out, just ticks a little bit. I'll throw in the LS6 lifters with the motor for $475.

[TheyCallMe Tim]

Updated the first post, check it out. Here are some pictures of the engine.