Obsidian/9999 Personal/Z/Which LS Engine should I target?.md

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# Junkyard Pull
The easiest 5.3 that I can find. Here's a list in order of priortiy:
| Years | Name | Displacement | Power / Torque | VIN Code | Note |
| ----- | ---- | ------------ | -------------- | -------- | --------------- |
| 07-13 | LC9 | 5300 cc | 315 / 335 | 3 / 7 | Aluminum block! |
| 07-14 | LMG | 5300 cc | 320 / 340 | 0 | Flex Fuel LY5 |
| 07-09 | LY5 | 5300 cc | 320 / 340 | J | |
| 05-09 | LH6 | 5300 cc | 300 / 335 | M | Aluminum block! |
| 05-07 | L33 | 5300 cc | 310 / 335 | B | Aluminum block! |
| 03-05 | LM4 | 5300 cc | 290 / 325 | P | Aluminum block! |
| 08-09 | LY2 | 4800 cc | 275 / 300 | C | Smol Boi |
| 99-07 | LR4 | 4800 cc | 260 / 285 | V | Smol boi |
## Tools
I'll need two main tools:
1. Engine Hoist - https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-58794.html
$269.00
2. Engine Stand - https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/lifts-cranes-stands/engine-stands.html
$99.00
## Engine Cost
I'm going to get this engine from the junkyard. Here's the prices for things:
| Part | Vendor | Cost |
| -------------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| Engine, w/ accessories<br> | UPullIt | $389.10 |
## Junkyard Checklist
- Engine
- 8x coils
- Accessories
- starter
- alternator
- water pump
- intake
- throttle body
- injectors
- Engine Control Unit
- [[Harness]]
## Other Parts I'll Need
Here's a short list of things I'll need for this engine
To start, try and use the stock intake. No hood for a minute is okay. The goal is to get the car running
| Part | Vendor | Cost |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| F-Body Oil Pan | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/302-3-RetroFit-Camaro-Firebird-G-Body/dp/B08YNJW86W?th=1) | $219.99 |
| Oil and Filter | [RockAuto]() | ~$35 |
| Exhaust Headers | [Summit](https://www.summitracing.com/parts/big-11575flt/make/chevrolet) | ~$250 |
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Expected total (3/7):