5.3 vortex motor swap?

Asked by Pressure96 Feb 23, 2021 at 12:48 AM

Question type: Car Customization

Hello guys I have a 1993 Chevy caprice
wagon with the 5.0 motor in it... any one
familiar or know what I will need to change if I
put the 5.3 vortex motor in my car besides the
fuel pump and fuel injectors

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A 93 model is OBD I. If your new engine is a 96 or newer model it's OBD II. The two computer control systems are completely different and not capable with each other at all! Also, stay away from a 95 engine. A 95 model could be either OBD I or OBD II. Hope that helps! Jim

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