BigAutoDog

Thanks, honestly didn't think about deleting the AFM. Yeah, definitely trying not to go but so far right now. That's why I've been trying to find a match that I basically with gaskets and things could just drop in button up and go. And if I'm not mistaken the guy at Napa said group 48. I got the battery out of a friend's Suburban, now that I think more about at the time about 7yrs. ago, guy actually said $265, we'll it's still there and she did just fine with the Suburban battery. I wanted to change the motor and beef it up a bit, but after getting it from my dad when he passed, I had to replace the entire rear end due the diff chewing it'self up one day.

So find one between 07 and 09 it should plug and play? I was informed a while back when I had battery problems that my truck is on the mid yr. change over list. Which made the battery for my baby between $150-$200 and said it would be shipped to me from overseas. Now I am not the brightest bulb in the box, but last I checked my Tahoe was made in America. Would you know if this would hinder which vehicle I take my motor from? So far out of all the people and techs I've talked with @Swathdiver you are the only one making sense! Should I be looking more at 08 motors since my 8th vin# is J? Trying to do this quickly and without having to overhaul a bunch of parts. Thanks again Swathdiver

Okay, I hope all's well here and I can find someone who can help! I need information I can't seem to find. I am in a financial bind and need to replace the motor of my 07 Tahoe. It has thrown a piston through the interior of the block. I was trying to find out if there is a straight plug and play swap from another truck I might use. I just don't have $1500 for a proper 07 Tahoe motor. I can pull a motor in my area for around $400. Problem is there are no 07 Tahoes there, but have found many 5.3l Silverados and a few Older Yukons & Suburbans. All I keep getting is that I have to get vin J motors for it to be a straight swap. The heads of my 07 are fine with the exception of one push rod that I'm in the process of changing! Help! Anyone have any suggestions?

Okay, I hope all's well here and I can find someone who can help! I need information I can't seem to find. I am in a financial bind and need to replace the motor of my 07 Tahoe. It has thrown a piston through the interior of the block. I was trying to find out if there is a straight plug and play swap from another truck I might use. I just don't have $1500 for a proper 07 Tahoe motor. I can pull a motor in my area for around $400. Problem is there are no 07 Tahoes there, but have found many 5.3l Silverados and a few Older Yukons & Suburbans. All I keep getting is that I have to get vin J motors for it to be a straight swap. The heads of my 07 are fine with the exception of one push rod that I'm in the process of changing! Help! Anyone have any suggestions?