Here's some pics of the 2004 5.3L:
Here's the 5.3L on the stand sans intake...doesn't look horrendous.
Box O'goodies that were stripped from the engine...not sure if I am going to try and reuse the coils or not.
4L80e getting the HD2 trans-go:
Vette Accessory Drive (C6):
Fuel Lab 1500 HP Fuel Pump
LS2 front cover and conversion parts
Way too expensive LS9 Head Gaskets adn ARP Head Bolts
LS9 Cam
CTS-V Pan and Pickup...
Car Shop Mtg plates:
Brain Tooley Springs...highly recommend, ridiculously fast shipping.