have a buddy of mine that is going to be selling his stock 5.3 and tranny so was thinking if this is a good idea or should I go with a 383??? Want to be deep in the 12s

 

GO WITH THE 5.3L MODERN FI IN AN SCHOOL TRUCK THATS THE WAY TO GO! I HAVE A BUDDY IN SOUTH TEXAS HE HAS ALSO A TRUCK LIKE 73-87 BODY STYLE HE IS RUNNING LO 12s

 

Hmm... where'd this idea come from? I seem to remember this being done before.

Better get that tranny built to handle the torque in a modified 5.3L. It will not last long in stock form. Ask me how I know this...

 

sorry i am dumb but my buddy is going to get rid of 4.8 not his 5.3 does this change things???

 

save yourself blood sweat and tears and go with a 383.

way easier!
way cheaper!
way more aftermarket parts!
and a 383 sounds wicked!

I have comtemplated this many times in my 51 chev, trust me, gen 1 small block is the way to go.

 

cool yeah thats what i thought but just thought i would ask since my buddy is getting rid of his which has about 8k miles on it.

anybody else got any suggestions or opinions on this?

 

to push your truck into the 12s that 4.8 is going to need a lot of work. and money. a gen 1 is going to be alot cheaper and easier to move into the 12s. a 383/th350 is alot easier to get parts for at cheaper prices. just mounting the 4.8/4l60 is going to hell with all the wiring harnesses and electric fuel pumps your going to have to invest in. i considered going both ways and stuck witha 383. its built now i just gotta finish collecting the final pieces to get it to run

btw mines in a 70 chevy c10 longbed i attached an old picture

 

5.3 man....i heard that the box styles are actually alot lighter than the new single cabs...with full boltons, a good cam, built tranny and stall you'll have that thing in the mid 12s for sure.

 

i have an 83 shortbed. it weighs in at 3750 with halftank of gas. full interior, no power locks or windows. thats a good bit lighter than the newer trucks. a 383 will get you 12's now problem.

 

nice truck! looks I will be sticking to the small block.

What do you guys think about a 400 small block???