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65Guy · 07-24-2010, 10:20 AM

Im wanting to do the swap(my 350 took a dump) and in looking online for motors with wire harness and ecm but no luck. Ebay is high dollar and im on a budget. Craigslist is a no go, nothing on there. Where can i find a good motor complete for cheap. A little milage is ok not more that 200,000.

glock35ipsc · 07-24-2010, 03:20 PM

Craigslist always kicks back searches for 5.3 and 6.0, etc. Try http://craiglook.com/ and see what you can find.

Indian113 · 07-24-2010, 03:36 PM

There is a recycler in Oklahoma on E-Bay that has 5.3 with acc'ys,comp and some warrranty for $675,or around that he say's the motors are between 80,000 and 120,000

Indian113 · 07-24-2010, 03:50 PM

Check out Item #120597787453 he changed his ad and says he has 5 motors to chose from ranging from 80,000-130,000. I have been thinking real strong about putting one in my 53,can't begin to rebuild a 350 for that kind of money

HarrolLS1 · 07-25-2010, 11:31 AM

Try this search:

http://craiglook.com/loganville-ga/c...3&l=5000&m=125

Critter · 07-25-2010, 07:38 PM

I tried it that way for a few months then got frustraded. I ended up getting my 2006 6.0 from Schram Auto. My engine is a 25k mile takeout from a wrecked truck. I got the complete engine top to bottom, front to back including exhaust manifold, computer, wiring harness, a/c comp, starter, DBW pedal, etc delivered to my place of work for $2200. Not saying that was cheap, but it is SOOO much easier than buying an engine and trying to gather all those other parts. What I liked about them is they aren't necessarily a salvage yard like a lot of the places I called. Most places didn't want to sell me an entire pullout, just engine. Schram specializes in COMPLETE TAKEOUTS. Anyway, I hope I don't sound like an infommercial, but they really impressed me with their inventory and service.

65Guy · 07-25-2010, 10:15 PM

thanks guys!

*72lb4x4* · 07-25-2010, 11:57 PM

You might try some of the greensheet type little newsprint ad things in boxes all over the place. They usually have ads for local places that sell late model engines and/or trans.

Not the cheapest, but worth a phone call...

soule64 · 07-26-2010, 09:36 AM

Don't rule out a 4.8 as an option! I got mine with all accessories, 4l60e, ecm, pedal, etc., only 22k miles, for $1k. We took it through some shakedown runs this weekend and were very impressed with the power. If you are looking for a daily driver swap, something like this might work for you. Some advice though - if you are on a budget, factor in everything - every fitting and hose clamp before you start. My $1k motor ended up costing about $3k to drive...

Juiced06GTO · 07-26-2010, 02:46 PM

I got mine from a local yard, 800 bucks for everyhting including the starter, alt, pcm, and harness. It has 59k on it. Check the local yards, sometimes you get lucky!

glock35ipsc · 07-26-2010, 04:48 PM

I got mine from Specialized Parts Planet http://www.specializedpartsplanet.com/ in California. A 58,000 mile 2006 5.3L and a 4L60E from the same truck, all wiring, PCM, exhaust downpipes with O2's, radiator, DWB stuff, all accessories, etc. A complete drop-out. Everything I needed, plus stuff I didn't need, for $2200.00 shipped to Colorado.

soule64 · 07-26-2010, 05:18 PM

I didn't dare mess with the harness/ecm - I sent it off to Speartech for the flash/tune, plus my pedal ended up bad. That bill alone was more than the engine/transmission. There was just a lot of indirect parts that I ended up having to source. I think Napa was going to give me my own parking spot because I was there so much.

chevydog66 · 07-27-2010, 01:46 PM

I bought my 6.0 LQ4 off ebay from Green Point Auto Parts, 89,000 miles on it delivered to me on pallet, ecm, starter, p/s pump, ac comp, alternator, manifolds, fan, for $1200.

basemodel67 · 08-04-2010, 05:42 PM

Just found a place here in Nor Cal that has a plethora of 6.0 and 5.3 motors for good prices. They have an LQ4 for $850 and 5.3's for like $500!!! Not sure I want to give out the name until I get my motor...

...but seriously.

SWB4x4 · 08-13-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basemodel67

Just found a place here in Nor Cal that has a plethora of 6.0 and 5.3 motors for good prices. They have an LQ4 for $850 and 5.3's for like $500!!! Not sure I want to give out the name until I get my motor...

...but seriously.

come on bro dont tease me like that! spill the beans!!

DjS71 · 08-14-2010, 04:41 PM

What SWB4x4 said.

07-24-2010, 03:20 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Price for engines on Internet Craigslist always kicks back searches for 5.3 and 6.0, etc. Try http://craiglook.com/ and see what you can find. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-24-2010 at 03:20 PM.

07-24-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Price for engines on Internet There is a recycler in Oklahoma on E-Bay that has 5.3 with acc'ys,comp and some warrranty for $675,or around that he say's the motors are between 80,000 and 120,000

07-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Price for engines on Internet Check out Item #120597787453 he changed his ad and says he has 5 motors to chose from ranging from 80,000-130,000. I have been thinking real strong about putting one in my 53,can't begin to rebuild a 350 for that kind of money

07-25-2010, 11:31 AM	#5
HarrolLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saint Simons Island,Georgia Posts: 230	Re: Price for engines on Internet Try this search: http://craiglook.com/loganville-ga/c...3&l=5000&m=125 __________________ Harrol 1968 SWB 1968 SWB 4x4 1969 Suburban 1970 LWB 1970 Blazer 2002 Tahoe Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened

07-25-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Price for engines on Internet I tried it that way for a few months then got frustraded. I ended up getting my 2006 6.0 from Schram Auto. My engine is a 25k mile takeout from a wrecked truck. I got the complete engine top to bottom, front to back including exhaust manifold, computer, wiring harness, a/c comp, starter, DBW pedal, etc delivered to my place of work for $2200. Not saying that was cheap, but it is SOOO much easier than buying an engine and trying to gather all those other parts. What I liked about them is they aren't necessarily a salvage yard like a lot of the places I called. Most places didn't want to sell me an entire pullout, just engine. Schram specializes in COMPLETE TAKEOUTS. Anyway, I hope I don't sound like an infommercial, but they really impressed me with their inventory and service. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 07-25-2010 at 07:39 PM.

07-24-2010, 10:20 AM	#1
65Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Loganville, Ga Posts: 170	Price for engines on Internet Im wanting to do the swap(my 350 took a dump) and in looking online for motors with wire harness and ecm but no luck. Ebay is high dollar and im on a budget. Craigslist is a no go, nothing on there. Where can i find a good motor complete for cheap. A little milage is ok not more that 200,000.

07-25-2010, 10:15 PM	#7
65Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Loganville, Ga Posts: 170	Re: Price for engines on Internet thanks guys!

07-25-2010, 11:57 PM	#8
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Price for engines on Internet You might try some of the greensheet type little newsprint ad things in boxes all over the place. They usually have ads for local places that sell late model engines and/or trans. Not the cheapest, but worth a phone call...

07-26-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Price for engines on Internet Don't rule out a 4.8 as an option! I got mine with all accessories, 4l60e, ecm, pedal, etc., only 22k miles, for $1k. We took it through some shakedown runs this weekend and were very impressed with the power. If you are looking for a daily driver swap, something like this might work for you. Some advice though - if you are on a budget, factor in everything - every fitting and hose clamp before you start. My $1k motor ended up costing about $3k to drive...

07-26-2010, 02:46 PM	#10
Juiced06GTO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton, MA Posts: 130	Re: Price for engines on Internet I got mine from a local yard, 800 bucks for everyhting including the starter, alt, pcm, and harness. It has 59k on it. Check the local yards, sometimes you get lucky!

07-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Price for engines on Internet I got mine from Specialized Parts Planet http://www.specializedpartsplanet.com/ in California. A 58,000 mile 2006 5.3L and a 4L60E from the same truck, all wiring, PCM, exhaust downpipes with O2's, radiator, DWB stuff, all accessories, etc. A complete drop-out. Everything I needed, plus stuff I didn't need, for $2200.00 shipped to Colorado. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-26-2010, 05:18 PM	#12
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Price for engines on Internet I didn't dare mess with the harness/ecm - I sent it off to Speartech for the flash/tune, plus my pedal ended up bad. That bill alone was more than the engine/transmission. There was just a lot of indirect parts that I ended up having to source. I think Napa was going to give me my own parking spot because I was there so much.

07-27-2010, 01:46 PM	#13
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Price for engines on Internet I bought my 6.0 LQ4 off ebay from Green Point Auto Parts, 89,000 miles on it delivered to me on pallet, ecm, starter, p/s pump, ac comp, alternator, manifolds, fan, for $1200. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-04-2010, 05:42 PM	#14
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Price for engines on Internet Just found a place here in Nor Cal that has a plethora of 6.0 and 5.3 motors for good prices. They have an LQ4 for $850 and 5.3's for like $500!!! Not sure I want to give out the name until I get my motor... ...but seriously. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

08-14-2010, 04:41 PM	#16
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: Price for engines on Internet What SWB4x4 said. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80



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