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NastyBuzzard · 04-24-2014, 07:34 PM

I need advice. I went to look at a wrecked truck today. No frame damage but bed is gone, doors gone, hood and fenders gone. Its a 150k mile 01 1500 4x4 ext cab. I was told it was a 5.3 but when I got there to check vin it was a 4.8 truck.

BUMMER!!

However I can get the whole truck for under $1000. I could part out the rest to get my $ back but my question is.

If I put 4.8 in and its not enough for my 1987 V1500 longbed, how much would I have to swap to the 5.3? Bottom end, injectors, ecm reflashed. Anything else? I just don't think I can pass up this deal!!

Also anyone know how much a 1987 1500 4x4 longbed single cab weighs?

04-24-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
NastyBuzzard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saluda, SC Posts: 1,276	1987 V1500 Ls Swap Questions I need advice. I went to look at a wrecked truck today. No frame damage but bed is gone, doors gone, hood and fenders gone. Its a 150k mile 01 1500 4x4 ext cab. I was told it was a 5.3 but when I got there to check vin it was a 4.8 truck. BUMMER!! However I can get the whole truck for under $1000. I could part out the rest to get my $ back but my question is. If I put 4.8 in and its not enough for my 1987 V1500 longbed, how much would I have to swap to the 5.3? Bottom end, injectors, ecm reflashed. Anything else? I just don't think I can pass up this deal!! Also anyone know how much a 1987 1500 4x4 longbed single cab weighs? Last edited by NastyBuzzard; 04-24-2014 at 07:59 PM.



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