Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chuckmc8 · 01-25-2012, 10:18 AM

I am looking at a wrecked 2002 Chev 3500 van for a donor, but the VIN decodes as a 5.7 engine. Is this an LS engine? I was looking for a 5.3 or a 6.0 for my 2wd blazer project. Do most consider the 5.7 as desirable as the 5.3 or 6.0 for these swaps? Thanks

68Stepbed · 01-25-2012, 10:33 AM

I would go look at the van if you can, or at least ask to see pics of it. The only 5.7L LS engines I know of are the all aluminum LS1 and LS6 engines in Vettes and Camaros.

chuckmc8 · 01-25-2012, 11:13 AM

68 stepper, I sent you a PM

**Clyde65** · 01-25-2012, 11:19 AM

I highly doubt the van had a 5.7 in there, more than likely a 5.3 or a LQ4 ( 6.0) is in there, ask the seller for the VIN and it will tell you

chuckmc8 · 01-25-2012, 11:21 AM

VIN decoder sez 5.7

BR3W CITY · 01-25-2012, 01:31 PM

I can't seem to find any info on an all aluminum LS being used in any truck or van, previous to the LM4/L33 5.3 in 2003, then again until 05 with the aluminum 5.3/6.0/6.2 options.

99-02 only returns the all iron 6L or the 5.3.

PM or post the vin, either the criteria it was decoded with was off, or the vin is misprinted or something.

chuckmc8 · 01-25-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks everyone. Its a 5.7 not an LS, so I will keep looking.

clinebarger · 01-25-2012, 07:44 PM

Vans didnt get the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 untill 03. A 02 will have a 5.7 gen 1 Vortec.

**Clyde65** · 01-26-2012, 11:20 AM

Thanks Chris, I didnt know that!

19seventeeCustom · 01-29-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Vans didnt get the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 untill 03. A 02 will have a 5.7 gen 1 Vortec.

damn, I've been treed. The vans were a little late to the
party and didn't get ls stuff until '03. Although they did
have GEN 2 vortec's not 1, I'm fairly certain.

clinebarger · 01-29-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19seventeeCustom

damn, I've been treed. The vans were a little late to the
party and didn't get ls stuff until '03. Although they did
have GEN 2 vortec's not 1, I'm fairly certain.

Only LT1/LT4 5.7L & L99 4.3L V8s are Gen II small blocks.

smoky02 · 01-29-2012, 07:13 PM

Don't forget the L31 5.7 is also a Gen II. That's the Vortec 5.7 produced after 96.

clinebarger · 01-29-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoky02

Don't forget the L31 is also a Gen II

No, Its not, I promise

smoky02 · 01-29-2012, 07:19 PM

I stand corrected...I wiki'd it just to be sure. I do apologize.

19seventeeCustom · 01-30-2012, 05:42 PM

learn something new everyday...... good info guys!!

01-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#1
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? I am looking at a wrecked 2002 Chev 3500 van for a donor, but the VIN decodes as a 5.7 engine. Is this an LS engine? I was looking for a 5.3 or a 6.0 for my 2wd blazer project. Do most consider the 5.7 as desirable as the 5.3 or 6.0 for these swaps? Thanks __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-25-2012, 10:33 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? I would go look at the van if you can, or at least ask to see pics of it. The only 5.7L LS engines I know of are the all aluminum LS1 and LS6 engines in Vettes and Camaros. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-25-2012, 11:13 AM	#3
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? 68 stepper, I sent you a PM __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-25-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? I highly doubt the van had a 5.7 in there, more than likely a 5.3 or a LQ4 ( 6.0) is in there, ask the seller for the VIN and it will tell you __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-25-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? VIN decoder sez 5.7 __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-25-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? I can't seem to find any info on an all aluminum LS being used in any truck or van, previous to the LM4/L33 5.3 in 2003, then again until 05 with the aluminum 5.3/6.0/6.2 options. 99-02 only returns the all iron 6L or the 5.3. PM or post the vin, either the criteria it was decoded with was off, or the vin is misprinted or something. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

01-25-2012, 02:58 PM	#7
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? Thanks everyone. Its a 5.7 not an LS, so I will keep looking. __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

01-25-2012, 07:44 PM	#8
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? Vans didnt get the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 untill 03. A 02 will have a 5.7 gen 1 Vortec.

01-26-2012, 11:20 AM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? Thanks Chris, I didnt know that! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-29-2012, 07:13 PM	#12
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? Don't forget the L31 5.7 is also a Gen II. That's the Vortec 5.7 produced after 96. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

01-29-2012, 07:19 PM	#14
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? I stand corrected...I wiki'd it just to be sure. I do apologize. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

01-30-2012, 05:42 PM	#15
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Is 2002 5.7 an LS engine? learn something new everyday...... good info guys!!

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