LS-10 was actually one of the names I was thinking of. Still undecided though. If I went with the c6 z06 wheels something like z10 but still unsure. Not sure if I would try and have some badges made or airbrush them on the truck. Time will tell.
No parts arriving yet, I am piecing the motor together. This is in an attempt to come out better than purchasing a long block and having it rebuilt. Here is what I have on the way so far all stock parts unless otherwise noted.
Injectors ($42)
LS6 oil pump ($26)
Iron 5.3L block ($150)
I am trying to work a deal on 5.3 heads, a full set of covers (front, rear, valley, and valve covers) knock sensors and harnesses for $120 shipped.
My biggest cost, engine wise will be the rotating assembly, The major decision there is to decide whether to locate low mileage stock rods and pistons or come up with the money for forged units, which would cost as much as 10 times stock pull outs would.
As for the oil pan, if anyone is familiar with the LSx swap into an S-10, this calls for notching the cross member so that there is room for the pan. Well, with the 5.3L V-8 being introduced into the Colorado and H3 Alpha, there was a need for a new pan design. The design and dimensions of this pan allow the swap to be done without notching the cross member. However, the pan hangs lower than the cross member so there will be a need to fabricate a skid plate, I'd much rather add than subtract in this area!
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