took a gamble on a 2002 5.3 today. got some extra parts with it that i can part out if its junk. meh
stripped down and almost prepped for swap. planned out how its going to happen. should be more than enough room to slide back, lift, turn 90 degrees and pull motor out of top after most of it is stripped down in the car, fuel cell, exhaust, sway bar, and coolers removed. rad and light bar should be find to stay. dont think its going to be the night mare i thought it would be, should have new motor running saturday.