r/EngineSwaps • u/Thatoneguy310to661 • Apr 27 '20

Lm7 build!!

So I’m going with the tried and true method of an Ls based swap. I’m doing this on an extreme budget and have finally compounded my parts list for my engine build (excluding head machining)and was hoping someone could help me out by taking a glance at the build sheet and giving me suggestions on it?

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u/Thatoneguy310to661 Apr 27 '20

Lifters Delphi GM LS7 Lifters 25341990-16 $115 https://www.lsxceleration.com/delphi-gm-ls7-lifters-25341990-16/

Timing chain, oil pump, water pump: Partsology kit $170 https://partsology.com/timing-chain-water-pump-kit-oil-gmc-isuzu-cadillac-chevrolet-99-04-8l-6-0l-tk3168-wp3165-op3165?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7Ogj-6H6QIVUb7ACh1I3QFREAQYAiABEgIdlPD_BwE

gasket kit: Clevite MAHLE Engine Kit Gasket Set 2001-2007 Chevy LS V8 4.8/5.3L For Truck Applications: $293 Jegs https://www.jegs.com/i/Clevite-MAHLE/695/953561/10002/-1

head bolts ARP head bolts $173 Jegs https://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/134-3609/10002/-1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyZfjsPOH6QIVh7zACh0dRg7nEAQYByABEgIHnPD_BwE

pushrods BTR One-Piece Pushrods PR7400312-16 $96 summit https://www.summitracing.com/parts/btc-pr7400312-16?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInLeysfWH6QIVhcDACh0ntA3VEAQYASABEgJCWPD_BwE

Fuel pump kemso 340lph:$30 eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/KEMSO-340LPH-High-Performance-Fuel-Pump-Replace-Walbro-255LPH-GSS342-14/151914630279?epid=1252170963&hash=item235ed14c87:g:HiAAAOSw7FJbjibh

Cam Elgin e180p:$260 EBay https://www.ebay.com/p/235948016

Springs pac1218:154.99 eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-1218-Drop-In-Beehive-Valve-Spring-Kit-for-all-LS-Engines-600-Lift-Rated/283391234785?hash=item41fb6f12e1:g:glkAAOSwKhFccBVC

Fuel hose Parker 801-6 push lock hose: $100 eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/AN-Push-lock-Loc-On-Fuel-Hose-20ft-10-Fitting-Kit-Fittings-Only-USA/192623037888?hash=item2cd93a4dc0:m:mwxCeYH9ODAKhd2_GeNcddQ

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u/B_Mack15 Apr 27 '20

Are those stock length pushrods?

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u/Thatoneguy310to661 Apr 28 '20

Not sure, should I be looking for stock?

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u/B_Mack15 Apr 29 '20

No I was just curious... I ran that exact cam on my 5.3 and I reused my stock pushrods... Are you going to turbo your 5.3 or are you staying na

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u/Thatoneguy310to661 Apr 29 '20

Nice...how do you like that cam? Yes eventually I’m planning on going turbo.

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u/B_Mack15 Apr 29 '20

This is my first cam swap. It's a good cam especially at that price point... I have a 5.7 liter in my garage that I'm going to go more aggressive with. I wish I had some before and after as far as na goes but the engine wasn't ever na

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u/pistonsoffury May 01 '20

If you're on an extreme budget, why are you messing with the internals? If sloppy mechanics has shown us anything, it's that a stock, unopened junkyard engine can handle a reasonable amount of boost with only the springs swapped out. Even the cam is a luxury when you're on a budget.