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		|  03-28-2012, 05:18 PM | #1 |  
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			Ive been exchanging texts with one of my friends that owns a shop (Audi Specific) about a motor he got laying around. But im a little lost on figuring out what motor it accually is. So heres what he tells me...
 Iron Block 5.3
 Out of a 07
 243 cast heads
 
 apparently its completely stock. never touched never opened up. so thats what confuses me.
 
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		|  03-28-2012, 05:52 PM | #2 |  
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			I know the silverados and such around that year have the 5.3 with 243 heads, but I dont think its an iron block.
		 
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			they are almost all iron blocks...very few have aluminum if any that I have seen.
		 
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		|  03-28-2012, 06:04 PM | #4 |  
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			Quick google search says Curt is right about most being iron blocks. I guess my dad got lucky with his van getting an aluminum one. More info on 5.3l block differences:http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/inde...pic=95383&st=0
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		|  03-28-2012, 06:37 PM | #5 |  
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			Yeah most any that I have worked on are iron.
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			the aluminum blocks are very rare in the trucks, only ones I know of have been in trailblazers, Canyon(i believe) and a handful of vans/tahoe/suburbans.
 They big man BiGal should be able to tell everyone what the deal is.
 
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			The SSR and some 1500 4wd pickups had them, Buick Rainier too.
		 
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		|  03-28-2012, 09:41 PM | #8 |  
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			Its either an LY5 or LMG if it was a flex fuel truck.
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		|  03-29-2012, 06:05 AM | #9 |  
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			so is it a decent motor? its got 35k on it...   
 
 but hows that gunna work with the flex fuel ? the motor would be for my car...
 
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		|  03-29-2012, 06:31 AM | #10 |  
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			flex fuel = cyls shut off when not needed or can run E85 or whatever ? 
 sorry, im not shure which one it is
 
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		|  03-29-2012, 06:37 AM | #11 |  
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			Pretty sure its e85
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 07:21 AM | #12 |  
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					Originally Posted by LS1ow  so is it a decent motor? its got 35k on it...   
 
 but hows that gunna work with the flex fuel ? the motor would be for my car...
 |  I'm not all too familiar with it but it would be for e85. Shouldn't really affect you though especially if you are using an fbody computer. I really don't know much about the differences, if there are any significant ones.
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			Not 100% but I think flex fuel cars use different injectors/fuel rail
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 08:12 AM | #14 |  
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					Originally Posted by coolmanvette75  Not 100% but I think flex fuel cars use different injectors/fuel rail |  well its got 243 heads, so id be using my LS6 set up on it.
 
So this is what i would like to to.... Use the heads/bottem end from the 5.3, bolt up my LS6 intake on it, and use the harness out of my LS1 Car ?    will the LS1 harness run the 5.3 ?
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 08:27 AM | #15 |  
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					Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider  I'm not all too familiar with it but it would be for e85. Shouldn't really affect you though especially if you are using an fbody computer. I really don't know much about the differences, if there are any significant ones. |  I wonder if there's actually a benefit somewhere because you have to move more E85 to make equivalent power to gas.
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		|  03-29-2012, 10:15 AM | #17 |  
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			I'm too lazy to look this up or confirm it, but I though the FlexFuel cars would swap to only 4-cyl or something on the highway when cruising, and then when you're on the gas you get full power. 
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		|  03-29-2012, 10:25 AM | #18 |  
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			Doesn't matter if he's using his computer. If he's using his ls1 top end, rest is negligible too. There might be a couple sensor differences though but I'm sure its doable.
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					Originally Posted by Jersey Mike  I'm too lazy to look this up or confirm it, but I though the FlexFuel cars would swap to only 4-cyl or something on the highway when cruising, and then when you're on the gas you get full power. |  Flexfuel and AFM are completely different things. One can change the tune to run e10 - e85, and one shuts off half the motor.
		 
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					Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy  Flexfuel and AFM are completely different things. One can change the tune to run e10 - e85, and one shuts off half the motor. |  I say Potato, you say Active Fuel Management, let's call the whole thing off.
 
But in all cerealnes, I totally forgot about AFM. Good call.
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 11:42 AM | #21 |  
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			wait... so 5.3 bottem end, 243 heads, LS6 intake, LS1 Computer/Harness is a work able combo ? 
id imagine using the LS1 computer would make eliminate the Flexfuel stuff.... even thou it would be nice to be able to just toss some Corn in there   
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		|  03-29-2012, 12:28 PM | #22 |  
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			sensors & throttle & reluctor ring tooth count need to match your harness & ecm correct?
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 03:53 PM | #23 |  
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			cmon guys, srs thread is srs.
 i really need help knowing if this will work.
 
 The plan as stated again...
 
 5.3 Iron Block
 243 Heads
 LS6 Intake/TB
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			reluctor wheel is key.  what crank sensor is in the block?
		 
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		|  03-29-2012, 04:03 PM | #25 |  
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					Originally Posted by BonzoHansen  reluctor wheel is key.  what crank sensor is in the block? |  i would think its got a 58x ?
 
no idea what crank sensor is in there... stock i would presume. both motors aparently were never touched
		 
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