Engine swap question

[noJeepshere]

So, I may have in my possession soon a 2003 GMC Yukon with a 5.3 Vortec. It was rolled in Idaho when my brothers in-laws were travelling up this way for New Years. It has been well maintained and under 100k miles. I also have in my possession an 81 GMC Jimmy, with a dead 350. I wonder, what would it take to get the 5.3 into the Jimmy? It would be nice to have the auto (dad wants that)

Another question: If I use the auto, can it mate to the NP208 already in the old Jimmy? I know that the old stuff is all passenger side drop t-cases, and the new stuff is all drivers-side stuff, and I'm not too interested in swapping axles.

I'm all ears brothers

 

[toomany]

Have you read the article yet? Answers some of the questions.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249014

 

[noJeepshere]

Doesn't seem to be too hard, for a motor swap. I've seen more intensive spark plug changes in some foreign jobs. That article is a trove of info, thanks.

 

[BB350]

???

I'm not sure if I would do it. Trust me I've thought about it before but it will take a lot of work. You need to make sure you get every piece of wire that has to do with the engine and computer from your donor.

 

[manchildau65]

Lots of cheap kits out there to convert over. I'd capitalize on the offer, especially if you have a little mechanical 'know how'.

 

[buefchris]

I'd take you ecm to someone like Howell or Speartech and have them void the securities set your tire size and your gear ratio.
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