Recent content by subssonic

Is there any data that proves how much fuel you save with the DoD? Because if it does save a decient amount then I'd go with the chip that northcreek bought and only use it during long highway trips. Otherwise I'll just buy a tune and have it gone forever.

Well thank you for the suggestion of Promar engines. I just called them and bought a reman from them for $2,899 shipped. 3yr unlimited

That's doesn't seem to save much though. I can get a reman engine for $2,899 shipped.

Could someone verify if an Iron block 5.3 will fit? And if so what all will need to be done to make it happen? I don't really care about the DoD feature or the all alluminum block.

Thank you for the reply. If possible I would rather tune out the DoD. From what I researched that is what got me in the situation that I'm in. My SUV was going through oil but I didn't know because the low oil senser failed. I haven't even owned this thing that long and ran through oil...

My motor is seized and I'm trying to figure out my options. The factory used replacement is REALLY expensive 3k used. So I'm trying to see what my options are. Will a iron 5.3 directly drop in? What about an ls1? I just looking for the cheapest way to go. Any suggestions and advice is greatly...

Hmmm, I might just explore this option then.

I briefly looked but does anyone have a write up on removing the engine. Like tricks of the trade and things to watch out for? Should I pull the tranny with the motor?

So I'm seeing quite a few people say the same thing about deleting the DOD option. What is the advantage with doing that? Seeing that this is my daily and my only concern is reliability and not too bad mpg.

Show off :p I'm an amateur when it comes to stuff like this. I kind of just learn as I go, so in this case, it seems a little overwhelming.

I was planning to pull the motor myself, but I'm not so sure anymore. It looks REALLY crammed in there.

No I haven't taken anything off/out of the suv

Will the heads be fine? Are all 5.3L blocks the same, just the heads different?

I believe it is seized. I can't move the crank at all. See here: http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/10857-engine-seized-what-are-my-options/

That's what I was afraid of. I just posted a new topic about how to know what kind of 5.3 to look for.