OK, with a budget of $5k, what would be my best option for the most power? I have a 2001 Silv, ecsb, 2wd. I want to ultimately go turbo, and I have a spare 5.3 which I could build, then swap in. I was thinking about turbo now, then build the spare motor and install later. Any suggestions? Can I build the spare with more power N/A than what I would have with my stock engine and turbo for less money? If so, what to do with the spare knowing I want to add turbo later?

 

I say sell the spare 5.3 and buy a 6.0 to build, then after it's built go turbo.

 

Pretty much what he said or stay w/the 5.3 and go turbo and use the rest of the money for upgrades.

 

build a 408 then go turbo

 

best thing 4 u 2 do.. i would sell the 5.3 and build the 408 with all the fixings.. forged and balanced crank and rods and pistons... i would balance everything... but that is just me...

 

So what's the 5.3 worth? It runs fine, just some light lifter noise, over 100,000 miles. For the price of a lifter job at the dealership, the customer chose to replace the engine.

 

wut he sed then sell the engine u hav now and do all the internals or a turbo.

 

I'd go 408 and either turbo or spray the **** out of it.... or both

 

If the engine had lower mileage, I would say Livernois turbo all the way.
I would have went with the Livernois kit, but decided to go with the Radix for towing purposes.
Therefore, build you a stout powerplant, then go with the Livernois kit.
Good luck!

Jim

 

I agree, go with a 6.7L.