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butchp · 06-15-2013, 07:51 PM

Where did you find best price on an LS engine and trans.
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**truckdude239** · 06-15-2013, 08:01 PM

i got mine from a local junk yard motor , all teh front accesories, wiring harness computer and 460l3 trans for 1100

Indian113 · 06-15-2013, 08:17 PM

I used carpart.com , I then called some and asked for a low mileage take out. I found my 5.3 with harness and ECM for $800. it had 80,000 miles.

butchp · 06-18-2013, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the carparts.com I hope there will be more reply's.

BR3W CITY · 06-18-2013, 11:31 AM

hmmm i think that might have been a partial typo

car-part.com is the one I see used the most for checking scrap yards. Most of the other close spellings of that site are random new parts or just dead links. car-part is scrap yard specific for used parts.

wgeyer88 · 06-18-2013, 12:07 PM

I would also check craigslist on a frequent basis. It seems there are always a few SUV's/trucks being parted out, private party. Private party sales tend to offer better prices and are more negotiable!

I'm still shopping for an engine/trans combo too so I'm in for any other leads!

Indian113 · 06-18-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

hmmm i think that might have been a partial typo

car-part.com is the one I see used the most for checking scrap yards. Most of the other close spellings of that site are random new parts or just dead links. car-part is scrap yard specific for used parts.

Your right I left out a important dash!!

crazy longhorn · 06-18-2013, 07:48 PM

I did it the hard way! Shelled out 1700 bones, for a wrecked/running 4wd truck...after all the 'smoke" cleared, & had a running 5.3/harness/computer/all assesories for a 5 dollar bill. Also saved a few parts for my 02 Silverado. If you have the time/space to part one out, you can have your pcs for free....or make money on the deal(depending on what you keep)

Longhorn

Operatorfailure · 06-20-2013, 05:35 AM

I found my 5.3/4l60e with all accessories except alternator for $600 on craigslist.

Wasted Income · 06-20-2013, 09:21 AM

That's a really good deal.

DjS71 · 06-21-2013, 08:41 AM

Aye, a screamin' deal. You might find one of those out here in CA without a trans, and with the intake and harness melted to the top of the motor

It'd be worth it to have one of you midwestern boys ship us one out here on the coast.

I think I'm going to attempt what Crazy Longhorn suggests, but it might be the same story. Buy wrecked from nowhere, Oklahoma or something and cart it out here.

chevy-fun · 06-21-2013, 02:32 PM

paid $1000 for my 5.3 with 34k on craigslist

lynnfield · 06-22-2013, 07:47 PM

Brought this home yesterday. Bought it at an insurance auction 60,111 miles. Paid $3200 for it, but I got the whole truck. I searched for months for a better deal on just a trans/engine combo with no luck and no way to verify the mileage on the ones I did find. Hopefully by the time I am done I'll be able to re-coupe some of what I paid by selling parts off of it. Best part, it runs and drives!

BR3W CITY · 06-23-2013, 12:53 AM

^heck man
full set of wheels and tires - $350
looks like a good bed, complete - $650
bumper - $200
grill - $50
headlight - $50
tail lights - $60
misc interior - $75-250 (depends on seats etc)
rear end- $250-500

Thats in the neighborhood of $1800 just on light estimates, not even counting little stuff and things like suspension that I can't see. I can see you getting into an ls swap (the basic stuff) for only a couple hundred if you can get buyers for the part-out stuff.

Nice.

lynnfield · 06-23-2013, 11:01 AM

Thanks, that's what I was thinking, we'll see. The bed was thrashed in the roll over, seats are nice tho.

lynnfield · 06-23-2013, 11:02 AM

I thought I'd post this information also. Copart, the insurance auction I bought the truck from is nation wide, and anyone can buy salvage vehicles from them with out a license. You register online, the auction is online, and its free unless you buy something. They have all the vehicle information online also, mileage, damage, runs and drives, etc. Be aware of the fees before you buy!!! There are buyers fees, taxes, and a couple misc. fees when you buy. I won the bid on this truck at $2400, after fees and taxes it was $3168.29 out the door. Factor that in when you bid. Check them out at copart.com.

Dova · 06-24-2013, 03:05 PM

Also scrap weight on the stuff that's not able to be used

mattcrp1 · 07-08-2013, 05:53 PM

I bought mine off of Craigslist. Paid 1000 for 4.8l with harness computer, trans, lines, battery cables, maf, all plumbing. I thought it was a good deal. Others were calling on it as I was loading it up.

BigRed76 · 07-13-2013, 07:21 PM

Anyone ever dealt with lsx4u.com?

**truckdude239** · 07-13-2013, 07:50 PM

I looked at his stuff on ebay hes way high i was in 1500 with my motor trans harness ecm all asscorys and sending my harness and ecm out to www.lsx-harness.com
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yossarian19 · 07-26-2013, 01:30 AM

All I can say is that it really pays to get it all in one lump. By the time you are done buying brackets, bolts, accessories, wires & a computer you are *really* burning time, energy & money - and that $500 motor wasn't so cheap after all.
I'd even look for a turnkey package, around $3,000, if you don't have a ton of time for the garage. And don't bother with the CPP cross members - they are junk.

06-15-2013, 07:51 PM	#1
butchp Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Finley, TN. Posts: 198	LS engine purchase Where did you find best price on an LS engine and trans. Posted via Mobile Device

06-15-2013, 08:01 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: LS engine purchase i got mine from a local junk yard motor , all teh front accesories, wiring harness computer and 460l3 trans for 1100 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-15-2013, 08:17 PM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: LS engine purchase I used carpart.com , I then called some and asked for a low mileage take out. I found my 5.3 with harness and ECM for $800. it had 80,000 miles.

06-18-2013, 09:34 AM	#4
butchp Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Finley, TN. Posts: 198	Re: LS engine purchase Thanks for the carparts.com I hope there will be more reply's.

06-18-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: LS engine purchase hmmm i think that might have been a partial typo car-part.com is the one I see used the most for checking scrap yards. Most of the other close spellings of that site are random new parts or just dead links. car-part is scrap yard specific for used parts. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-18-2013, 12:07 PM	#6
wgeyer88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 245	Re: LS engine purchase I would also check craigslist on a frequent basis. It seems there are always a few SUV's/trucks being parted out, private party. Private party sales tend to offer better prices and are more negotiable! I'm still shopping for an engine/trans combo too so I'm in for any other leads! __________________ Will 1970 CST10 SWB LQ4/4L80E 2004 Silverado (sold) 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500

06-18-2013, 07:48 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: LS engine purchase I did it the hard way! Shelled out 1700 bones, for a wrecked/running 4wd truck...after all the 'smoke" cleared, & had a running 5.3/harness/computer/all assesories for a 5 dollar bill. Also saved a few parts for my 02 Silverado. If you have the time/space to part one out, you can have your pcs for free....or make money on the deal(depending on what you keep) Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-20-2013, 05:35 AM	#9
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: LS engine purchase I found my 5.3/4l60e with all accessories except alternator for $600 on craigslist.

06-20-2013, 09:21 AM	#10
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: LS engine purchase That's a really good deal. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-21-2013, 08:41 AM	#11
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: LS engine purchase Aye, a screamin' deal. You might find one of those out here in CA without a trans, and with the intake and harness melted to the top of the motor It'd be worth it to have one of you midwestern boys ship us one out here on the coast. I think I'm going to attempt what Crazy Longhorn suggests, but it might be the same story. Buy wrecked from nowhere, Oklahoma or something and cart it out here. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

06-21-2013, 02:32 PM	#12
chevy-fun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 338	Re: LS engine purchase paid $1000 for my 5.3 with 34k on craigslist

06-22-2013, 07:47 PM	#13
lynnfield The Waco Kid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waco, TX. Posts: 1,781	Re: LS engine purchase Brought this home yesterday. Bought it at an insurance auction 60,111 miles. Paid $3200 for it, but I got the whole truck. I searched for months for a better deal on just a trans/engine combo with no luck and no way to verify the mileage on the ones I did find. Hopefully by the time I am done I'll be able to re-coupe some of what I paid by selling parts off of it. Best part, it runs and drives! Attached Images

06-23-2013, 12:53 AM	#14
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: LS engine purchase ^heck man full set of wheels and tires - $350 looks like a good bed, complete - $650 bumper - $200 grill - $50 headlight - $50 tail lights - $60 misc interior - $75-250 (depends on seats etc) rear end- $250-500 Thats in the neighborhood of $1800 just on light estimates, not even counting little stuff and things like suspension that I can't see. I can see you getting into an ls swap (the basic stuff) for only a couple hundred if you can get buyers for the part-out stuff. Nice. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-23-2013, 11:01 AM	#15
lynnfield The Waco Kid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waco, TX. Posts: 1,781	Re: LS engine purchase Thanks, that's what I was thinking, we'll see. The bed was thrashed in the roll over, seats are nice tho.

06-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#16
lynnfield The Waco Kid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waco, TX. Posts: 1,781	Re: LS engine purchase I thought I'd post this information also. Copart, the insurance auction I bought the truck from is nation wide, and anyone can buy salvage vehicles from them with out a license. You register online, the auction is online, and its free unless you buy something. They have all the vehicle information online also, mileage, damage, runs and drives, etc. Be aware of the fees before you buy!!! There are buyers fees, taxes, and a couple misc. fees when you buy. I won the bid on this truck at $2400, after fees and taxes it was $3168.29 out the door. Factor that in when you bid. Check them out at copart.com.



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06-24-2013, 03:05 PM	#17
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: LS engine purchase Also scrap weight on the stuff that's not able to be used

07-08-2013, 05:53 PM	#18
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: LS engine purchase I bought mine off of Craigslist. Paid 1000 for 4.8l with harness computer, trans, lines, battery cables, maf, all plumbing. I thought it was a good deal. Others were calling on it as I was loading it up.

07-13-2013, 07:21 PM	#19
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: LS engine purchase Anyone ever dealt with lsx4u.com? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-13-2013, 07:50 PM	#20
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: LS engine purchase I looked at his stuff on ebay hes way high i was in 1500 with my motor trans harness ecm all asscorys and sending my harness and ecm out to www.lsx-harness.com Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-26-2013, 01:30 AM	#21
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: LS engine purchase All I can say is that it really pays to get it all in one lump. By the time you are done buying brackets, bolts, accessories, wires & a computer you are really burning time, energy & money - and that $500 motor wasn't so cheap after all. I'd even look for a turnkey package, around $3,000, if you don't have a ton of time for the garage. And don't bother with the CPP cross members - they are junk.

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