![]() The only difference between the two engines are the actual LS1 has an aluminum block which ways 65 lbs lighter than the 5.3 and it makes around 10 hp more, but an actual LS1 will cost upwards of three times more than the 5.3. He rarely does actual LS1 swaps because you can go to a junkyard and buy a 5.3 for anywhere between $250-$550 and that is complete, minus the starter, alternator, power steering, etc. The engines that the author refers to in his article are the 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines because they share the same platform and most parts with the actual 5.7 aluminum LS1 engines. LS swaps can get pretty pricey, but we found an article written by MeanYellowZ on LS1tech, that tells you how to do a LSx swap for cheap. With the large amounts of power these LS engines have and the great reliability and fuel mileage, makes these engines very popular for everything from a Mustang to old roadsters. Regardless if you’re at your local car show, rod run, or if your just driving down the highway, the odds of seeing a car that has an LS swap in it is very high. ![]()
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