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85burb · 02-05-2012, 08:36 PM

Well long story short wife now has a 85 long bed c10 and she wants ls power and reliability. She is looking for a 5.3 factory injected ls. I have done the swap befor on my burb but this one will be factory. The place uses current performance harnesses and reprogramed ecms. They look like i great deal. Just trying to get idea if that is a good price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-5-3-LS...item43abb1b352

awhite4557 · 02-06-2012, 12:50 PM

The main thing I see a problem with is the cost. The current price is $2200 for the engine and ECM-wiring. I bought a complete package from a salvage yard which included the engine, trans., wiring and all related accesories for $1600.00 and had the pcm re-programmed by Speartech for $850.00. Speartech did an awesome job on the re-wire and re-program because I have put over 5,000 miles on it since the swap and have had no problems. It fired right up and ran great from the beginning. It still runs great with a lot of low end torque and gets good fuel mileage.

HavinSomeFun · 02-06-2012, 02:22 PM

really not a bad price for all alum engine and harness setup.

85burb · 02-06-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by awhite4557

The main thing I see a problem with is the cost. The current price is $2200 for the engine and ECM-wiring. I bought a complete package from a salvage yard which included the engine, trans., wiring and all related accesories for $1600.00 and had the pcm re-programmed by Speartech for $850.00. Speartech did an awesome job on the re-wire and re-program because I have put over 5,000 miles on it since the swap and have had no problems. It fired right up and ran great from the beginning. It still runs great with a lot of low end torque and gets good fuel mileage.

The harness and ecm are already programed and rewired to do the swap.

BR3W CITY · 02-06-2012, 05:40 PM

eh, thats kind a moot point in some cases. Is the harness NEW or a factory harness rewire (I've never dealt with current)? What trans was the setup wired for?

To me "package" deals mean you pay for stuff you may or may not need, and if you make any changes you'll shoot yourself in the foot.

85burb · 02-06-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

eh, thats kind a moot point in some cases. Is the harness NEW or a factory harness rewire (I've never dealt with current)? What trans was the setup wired for?

To me "package" deals mean you pay for stuff you may or may not need, and if you make any changes you'll shoot yourself in the foot.

Any trans. They can do 4l60 or other types like that or no trans for a older style trans. Looks like a re worked harness.

Shon · 02-07-2012, 10:26 AM

Did not click on the link but I use Current Performance in FLA for harness's and DIY set ups plus their extensions/etc....

pockets · 02-07-2012, 11:46 AM

for an aluminum block that doesn't sound too bad. Most of the prices I see fluctuate by several hundred depending on the mileage of the engine.

BR3W CITY · 02-07-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 85burb

Any trans. They can do 4l60 or other types like that or no trans for a older style trans. Looks like a re worked harness.

It looked like they were selling (1), didn't realize they would make it for whatever you wanted.

Still seems a little expensive imo

02-05-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Has any one used these people befor? Well long story short wife now has a 85 long bed c10 and she wants ls power and reliability. She is looking for a 5.3 factory injected ls. I have done the swap befor on my burb but this one will be factory. The place uses current performance harnesses and reprogramed ecms. They look like i great deal. Just trying to get idea if that is a good price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-5-3-LS...item43abb1b352 __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

02-06-2012, 12:50 PM	#2
awhite4557 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 212	Re: Has any one used these people befor? The main thing I see a problem with is the cost. The current price is $2200 for the engine and ECM-wiring. I bought a complete package from a salvage yard which included the engine, trans., wiring and all related accesories for $1600.00 and had the pcm re-programmed by Speartech for $850.00. Speartech did an awesome job on the re-wire and re-program because I have put over 5,000 miles on it since the swap and have had no problems. It fired right up and ran great from the beginning. It still runs great with a lot of low end torque and gets good fuel mileage. __________________ 1950 Chevy 3100 Ramp Bed 1-ton http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749386 1965 Chevy Step Side 1971 Chevy Short Wide Bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=277191 1971 Chevy C-30 1-ton 1971 Chevy Chevelle 1972 Chevrolet C-30 1 ton 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 35M motorhome 350 Cummins 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

02-06-2012, 02:22 PM	#3
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Has any one used these people befor? really not a bad price for all alum engine and harness setup. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

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BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Has any one used these people befor? eh, thats kind a moot point in some cases. Is the harness NEW or a factory harness rewire (I've never dealt with current)? What trans was the setup wired for? To me "package" deals mean you pay for stuff you may or may not need, and if you make any changes you'll shoot yourself in the foot. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-07-2012, 10:26 AM	#7
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Has any one used these people befor? Did not click on the link but I use Current Performance in FLA for harness's and DIY set ups plus their extensions/etc.... __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

02-07-2012, 11:46 AM	#8
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Re: Has any one used these people befor? for an aluminum block that doesn't sound too bad. Most of the prices I see fluctuate by several hundred depending on the mileage of the engine. __________________ Project Bad Karma

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