5.3 chevy, auto setup

94Dodge Truggy · 12-02-2010, 12:39 PM

Anyone know of a 5.3 chevy motor with auto trans. and a plug n play wiring harness for sale? Or know how to acquire a harness and computer built to run in a jeep? Looking at some possibilities for something in the future and know the 5.3 is a good power to weight option. Thanks, Scott

jwend · 12-02-2010, 12:48 PM

I was talking to Carwash about a take out 5.3 the other day... hit him up the guy may still have it

sarge · 12-02-2010, 07:20 PM

Scott , check R&D on Yankee Rd. in Middletown . I was there the other day and was talking to the parts guy and he acted like he couldn't give the 4.8,5.3 and 6.0 platforms away because people just are not having problems out of them and they are lasting forever. I didn't ask prices but it sounded like you could get one cheap.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-03-2010, 06:34 AM

Wondering who out there makes a harness for these that will adapt into anything easily as someone must due to many of these making their way into offroad rigs.

humpy · 12-03-2010, 08:05 AM

i have a business card for a guy in missouri...for 300 bucks you send him your harness and he will build you a buggy harness basically and reflash the computer....let me find his card today and ill send you the number...

94Dodge Truggy · 12-03-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by humpy

i have a business card for a guy in missouri...for 300 bucks you send him your harness and he will build you a buggy harness basically and reflash the computer....let me find his card today and ill send you the number...

Sweet! Thanks! Painless wiring is supposed to get back with me on a harness as well. They did the harness that was in the jeep I had with the 8.1.

krawlin85toy · 12-03-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Sweet! Thanks! Painless wiring is supposed to get back with me on a harness as well. They did the harness that was in the jeep I had with the 8.1.

last time i talked to you,you were going to do a v-10?change your mind again?

94Dodge Truggy · 12-03-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by krawlin85toy

last time i talked to you,you were going to do a v-10?change your mind again?

Nope! Different project.

tjjeepjeep · 12-03-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by krawlin85toy

last time i talked to you,you were going to do a v-10?change your mind again?

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Nope! Different project.

Cause it's a different day....Sally...

krawlin85toy · 12-03-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Cause it's a different day....Sally...

i know your a person that changes his mind on a daily basis,but I think I know you can't multi-task on several projects

yellowjacket · 12-03-2010, 01:58 PM

turn key performance may offer one

gothodgie · 12-03-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Anyone know of a 5.3 chevy motor with auto trans. and a plug n play wiring harness for sale? Or know how to acquire a harness and computer built to run in a jeep? Looking at some possibilities for something in the future and know the 5.3 is a good power to weight option. Thanks, Scott

i am sure you are not building a Landcrusier, but there is a whole lot of info and part sources on here http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/... just search 5.3 chevy... there are a ton of fj60's with 5.3's in them out west...

Trigger · 12-03-2010, 05:28 PM

Valley Auto in Dayton has a complete 5.3 still in the truck for $650. They told me that if someone were to pull it, they could have the computer and wiring harness for another $150.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-03-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigger

Valley Auto in Dayton has a complete 5.3 still in the truck for $650. They told me that if someone were to pull it, they could have the computer and wiring harness for another $150.

what year was it? Do not want drive by wire.

Trigger · 12-04-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

what year was it? Do not want drive by wire.

I'm not sure. Here is their information if you want to give them a call. Pretty good folks to work with.

Valley Auto Parts

1800 Valley Street
Dayton, OH 45404-2218
(937) 228-6000

ThePeanutsGang · 12-04-2010, 11:21 AM

For your wiring harness you may also want to check with these guys: http://www.centechwire.com/
I have used Painless, Ron Francis and by far Centech is the best as far as quality and ease of installation

bgwyllys61 · 12-06-2010, 11:35 PM

dont know if this helps or not, and im not sure about the price either, these things sell for this much?
http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2098582967.html

94Dodge Truggy · 12-07-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bgwyllys61

dont know if this helps or not, and im not sure about the price either, these things sell for this much?
http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2098582967.html

that is over priced by 1,000.00.

BIGRAM · 12-07-2010, 01:49 PM

Here is another in KY. $500

http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2099031599.html

tubehead · 12-07-2010, 07:08 PM

I know alot of guys using Jims Performance for their harness. If you get an engine be sure to get the harness and computer with it. As stated above $300-$400 is the going rate to have the computer reflashed and the harness cut down.

mckeddie · 12-07-2010, 10:23 PM

there's a guy up here outside columbia city that does them reasonably, that's who did joey's. thinking joey paid around 3ish for his.

greg

94Dodge Truggy · 12-08-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGRAM

Here is another in KY. $500

http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2099031599.html

that one looks a bit weathered!

BIGRAM · 12-08-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

that one looks a bit weathered!

Thought it may still be in running condition where you could check it out. I assume it is a wrecked vehicle.

12-02-2010, 12:39 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	5.3 chevy, auto setup Anyone know of a 5.3 chevy motor with auto trans. and a plug n play wiring harness for sale? Or know how to acquire a harness and computer built to run in a jeep? Looking at some possibilities for something in the future and know the 5.3 is a good power to weight option. Thanks, Scott __________________ Last edited by 94Dodge Truggy; 12-02-2010 at 12:57 PM.

12-02-2010, 12:48 PM	#2
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	I was talking to Carwash about a take out 5.3 the other day... hit him up the guy may still have it __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad:

12-03-2010, 06:34 AM	#4
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Wondering who out there makes a harness for these that will adapt into anything easily as someone must due to many of these making their way into offroad rigs. __________________

12-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#11
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	turn key performance may offer one __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

12-04-2010, 11:21 AM	#16
ThePeanutsGang Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west alexandria Posts: 9	For your wiring harness you may also want to check with these guys: http://www.centechwire.com/ I have used Painless, Ron Francis and by far Centech is the best as far as quality and ease of installation __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer,you have an electrical problem

12-02-2010, 07:20 PM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Scott , check R&D on Yankee Rd. in Middletown . I was there the other day and was talking to the parts guy and he acted like he couldn't give the 4.8,5.3 and 6.0 platforms away because people just are not having problems out of them and they are lasting forever. I didn't ask prices but it sounded like you could get one cheap.

12-03-2010, 08:05 AM	#5
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	i have a business card for a guy in missouri...for 300 bucks you send him your harness and he will build you a buggy harness basically and reflash the computer....let me find his card today and ill send you the number...

12-03-2010, 05:28 PM	#13
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Valley Auto in Dayton has a complete 5.3 still in the truck for $650. They told me that if someone were to pull it, they could have the computer and wiring harness for another $150.

12-06-2010, 11:35 PM	#17
bgwyllys61 fullwidthxj Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lex Posts: 15	dont know if this helps or not, and im not sure about the price either, these things sell for this much? http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2098582967.html

12-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#19
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	Here is another in KY. $500 http://lexington.craigslist.org/pts/2099031599.html __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

12-07-2010, 07:08 PM	#20
tubehead Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grayson KY Posts: 35	I know alot of guys using Jims Performance for their harness. If you get an engine be sure to get the harness and computer with it. As stated above $300-$400 is the going rate to have the computer reflashed and the harness cut down. __________________ www.roarkfabrication.com

12-07-2010, 10:23 PM	#21
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	there's a guy up here outside columbia city that does them reasonably, that's who did joey's. thinking joey paid around 3ish for his. greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.