k guys the day has FINALLY come! im going to start the engine swap!! im gonna start here in about an hour or so. so i will keep you guys updated whenever i can!!

goodbye V6 hello small block V8

 

Way cool, take pictures and step by step write ups as you over come any issues.

 

Gear wrenches are a must for the upper trans bolts. I also used the engine lift plate that bolts to the valley cover. That this works great. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

Good luck man!

 

yeah lots of luck. I remember the day I drove home my 4.8 after driving a 97 4.3 for about a yr.. Worlds of difference. Hope its all u expect

 

good luck, Im sure you will enjoy it

 

did you get that radiator yet?

edit: looks like it'll be there tomorrow! awesome! definitely get some photos dude! goodluck!

 

Where can I get one of the plates you speak of?

 

how's the progress going?

 

ok guys, just finished up for the night. didnt get AS much done as i wanted to get done but didnt really start on it til about 830 so i figure we got a decent amount done in two and half hours.

tonight we just drained all the coolant, took all the hoses off, disconnected the harness and AC system.

all in all its pretty straight forward so far. and so far no problems that i can see or should be

plan for tomorrow:

will be getting up early to get the exhaust off, disconnect the tranny and TC bolts and the frame mount bolts. then go pick up an engine hoist, pull the 6 bangger and drop in the 5.3

and here are some progress pics: