1999 Chevrolet Silverado engine

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
245,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CGUYFISH
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my engine locked up and I would like to rebuild another . I think mine is a vin T. What choices do I have... Nothing fancy. low costs' as much as possible. Thanks
May 18, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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HMAC300
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cheapest way is to get another 5.3L out of a wrecked pickup. you may be able to put a 6.0 in there, but the computer may not work right with it. junkyards will know which ones will work to what year. all the sensors have to hook up though.
May 18, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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