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Any options other than replacing engine for $11k?

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  1. Jun 26, 2023 at 2:29 PM
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    Yeah man, appreciate the suggestion anyway!
     
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    Ever consider a LS swap? Finding a low mileage 5.3L is pretty easy. I purchased mine for 900.00 with transmission with 65k miles.
     
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    Maybe not, but always worth a try;):fistbump:
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2023 at 2:36 PM
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    I hadn't until today! o_O

    Open to all options of course... one of my main concerns is that I bought a newer vehicle to avoid too much faffing around (look how that turned out :rolleyes:). How would an LS swap work with all the electronic shenanigans in these newer trucks?

    I'm not a mechanical idiot, but I'm also no mechanic (I'm a software engineer and a bicycle mechanic lol), so I don't want to put myself in a position where I'm in over my head with future work on the thing.
     
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    That's weird , I found that link as I didn't want post a link to my Summit racing acct . I looked on my Summit racing acct once I saw your reply and sure enough it shows not available ???


    Sorry :notsure:
     
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    Don't know if this helps or not....

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    The engine and ECM will not work with Toyota. A new digital dash would be needed. There are some threads on here about some swaps.

    Since you live in Denver, emissions is a concern as well. I'm just south of you 20-30 minuets and this is not a concern....yet.

    When in doubt...better call Saul.

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    Not sure his business does full engine swaps, but it never hurts to ask. I knew this guy back in his younger years and always had a great reputation, put himself through school, and started a business.
     
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    6500 for the motor and another 4 to 5k on install. Might as go with the dealer and get their warranty on the repair.:fistbump:
     
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    This was 3rd video in a series of 8. Gives a good idea of what you’re dealing with. https://youtu.be/m_426-Xm4bQ

    *What about a mobile mechanic, have work done over few visits?
     
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    Something ain’t right about swapping in a Chevy engine because the Toyota engine blew up :(
     
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    Thanks. Yeah, that's a bit more than I think I want to bargain for... I actually live SW of Denver in the foothills (Unincorporated Jefferson County), but it's my closest city. Emissions is still a concern, and my current emissions test expires next year.
     
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    :rofl::rofl:
    Might as well put a dodge engine in it.:cool:
     
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    [QUOTE="*What about a mobile mechanic, have work done over few visits?[/QUOTE]

    I don't have anywhere they could realistically work on it. No garage... just a dirt driveway.
     
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    I had 11.75:1 406 sbc in my old 1982 Toyota 4x4 pickup . That was a fun ride !!
     
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    An LS swap doesn't sound like the right solution for you anyway.

    So @T-Rex266 reached out to his contacts and got some suggestions on shops:

    Smooth Rides on Irma (Northglenn)

    Toy Automotive in Ken Caryl
     
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    Get five friends feed them pizza and beer and rent an engine hoist from a local equipment yard for $200 and have the old engine out and new engine installed in a weekend !!!!
     
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    Great. Thanks @T-Rex266 and @ColoradoTJ I'll make some phone calls.
     
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    Good lord...:rofl:


    :bikewheelie2::mudding:
     
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