Clone TIE Pilot wrote:
But the main reason everyone is so pro 5.3 is marketing. GM, the aftermarket, and all those car mags are doing a fine job brainwashing car guys that they need to spend big bucks on LS conversions to make any HP. Everyone knows you need fancy EFI, computers, direct coil...
Have you bought anything japc74?
I say put a 5.3 in and race the car. Enjoy it. Turbo it when you have the money. One step at a time.
I'm in the same boat. My car's stock & I want it to go like hell. I bought a high mileage 5.3 and a 4L80E. Now i'm looking for a Mustang 8.8" rear end...
I asked you guys for reviews & instead of waiting for replys went ahead & bought the book. Read 45 pages last night. I'm glad I bought it. My '82 Calais is stock & its time to spend money on upgrades. I will finish reading the book & then reread it & make notes regarding my intentions for the...
I picked up a Craigslist '03 5.3 with 220,000 miles for $350
Motor, harness, computer
Found a Craigslist 4L80E for $250
For reliability, power potential, drivability LS wins. Might be a pain to put in my '82 but I'll deal with it.
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