[john3.5]

So, planning on doing my swap over spring break, i found a bunch of 5.3 vortec engines with low km, varying from 500-700 dollars, can any of these fit into the colorado, or is there specific years and vins that do not?

 

[thundering02]

Any Variance of the V8 will fit... its all about how much work you want to put into it.

 

[john3.5]

Will, my 4 speed automatic tranny work with the 5.3 or do i have to get a new tranny?

 

[Merica!]

Will, my 4 speed automatic tranny work with the 5.3 or do i have to get a new tranny?

It should work. I know the 4L60E is used in the I5 and V8. Not sure about the I4 though.

 

[tahitiansoul]

Will, my 4 speed automatic tranny work with the 5.3 or do i have to get a new tranny?

You'll have to swap the tranny bellhousing, input shaft and get a LS style converter...

 

[john3.5]

i think im gonna go ahead and do it, i have to do it my self though, cuz i called this shop and they told me it was gonna be at least 6500 just for the labour, plus another 3000 just for parts, i hate going to shops, all they do is rob you of your money

 

[xtremels6]

So, planning on doing my swap over spring break, i found a bunch of 5.3 vortec engines with low km, varying from 500-700 dollars, can any of these fit into the colorado, or is there specific years and vins that do not?

Man I hope you got one long ass spring break. Good luck on this.

 

[john3.5]

Getting two weeks, plus i got a spare car in my house

 

[Karlen]

You're not getting it done over spring break if you're just now considering it..

 

[john3.5]

I know, but i can always use that spare pontiac sunflower haha