carb, tbi, or vortec swap??

[CJburt]

Hi, I'm pretty new into the world of doing swaps and the mechanics behind it as I'm only 20 yrs old so I can't really decide what is my best option. I currently drive a 98 c1500 4.3v. I'm looking into getting a pulled motor off cl to rebuild my then throw into my truck. I was just wondering everyones opinion, and looking for any tips to help! I was also wonderibg what tranny to put behind it as well. Any suggestions or tips are much appreciated

 

[TylerZ281500]

whats your end goal?

swaps are easy just need alot of before hand research and make sure your parts work together

 

[ChrisAU]

Replacement 4.3 or bigger? Either way, Vortec IMO.

 

[CJburt]

Yea sorry I wasn't very clear on it. I'm on my phone so this is a pain haha. Im Definately goin bigger. 5.3 or 5.7.. my truck will be my daily driver but I want it to be as fun as possible. I will be putting time into the body, suspension, and interior as well. Basically just wanting to make an all around nice truck. Also I was wondering whats everyones prefered website for applicable parts

 

[Wagonbacker9]

5.3l or bust. More power, efficiency, and reliability than any other engine you can put in there, and if you do it right, the cost is not that much more. I had a complete swap ready to go in for $2000 (and another $1000 in elective extras, cam, stall, bigger trans cooler).

lt1swap has a lot of the swap info (wiring, injectors, whats compatible between years etc)
performancetrucks.net will get you a lot of the used parts
I bought my new stuff from summit racing for the most part.
mounts from dirty dingo
and odds and ends elsewhere that you'll pick up on if you decide to go that route.

 

[Horns]

We're gonna need to know your budget to make any kind of suggestions for you.

Since you didn't give a budget, I'm gonna throw out a LS7 and T-56 with a full cage, tubbed bed, and 9 inch rear.

-Sent from my twin turbo Desire using diesel fuel.-

 

[RyanR]

Wagon is right... 5.3's are super easy to come by these days, tons on online info on swaps, lots of power, multipoint FI... Pretty hard to deny if your doing a swap.

 

[TylerZ281500]

if you do a 5.3 make a swap sticky on here. because its covered to death on tgo.org. but theres almost nothing on here. but definitely lsx is the way to go and teir prices will start dropping with GM's new lt1 platform

 

[Wagonbacker9]

new lt1 platform

Welcome to 1995?

 

[TylerZ281500]

nope gm has a new lt4 or lt1 engine thats surpassing the lsx's in every way