Recent content by Big west

Just waiting for a few more parts to come in (ie) alternator, coil packs and starter then it's swap time. Custom made engine mounts made locally and they work with the SBC mounts fits perfectly, will be making my own headers and complete exhaust so everything would fit perfectly under the voy...

Thank you my Yes I'll be making my own headers to accommodate for the 4x4 and all that jazz already have an idea on how to route the exhaust system so I can have dual exhaust 😁

Thank you I'll need all the luck in the world lol

Up date Time so I got custom made engine mounts and exhaust flange made locally. Engine mounts are made with 3/8" thick steel and exhaust flange is 3/8" thick mild steel will be making custom exhaust system. Still waiting for the wire harness to come in then it's full steam ahead. Also thank you...

Got my camshaft

It's metallic high heat. Primed with hunters green to make sure that the metallic pops

I took about 5 inches of the exhaust side and intake only needed to be cleaned and polished

Engine is clean heads being ported valve covers painted. Project is going by smoothly

Hi yes I have a shop that's going to be making me custom made engine mounts will post pictures of them when they are done

Engine is dismantled and ready to be cleaned and heads resurface then resamembled. Sorry for not posting anything in a bit but I'll be posting more often from now

Few more bolts and she's coming out the bottom of its previous host

The 5.3 is about to be pulled out of its previous host more to com I would definitely be getting this book

I plan on turbocharging it to at least get to 500hp still want to be able to tow with it and daily her.I'm also looking for the T56 manual transmission but finding it hard to find one lol still looking tho and new is just too expensive lol. Might just go with the Asian AR-5, I have one already...

Hi thanks for the welcome! I'm using the aluminum block from the 07 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ I'm in the process of getting the donor truck brought to my shop. I don't know what ecu I'll be using just yet there's so many to choose from. The engine will be cleaned up with new positions rods and...

Hi everyone I will be doing a 5.3 swap into my envoy soon and will be documenting the entire process with pictures stay tuned