Engine swap questions

[projectMANCHI]

so recently I've been watching way too many roadkill episodes and i have began dreaming about engine swaps, they make it look so easy.

 

with that being said, my 2.5l is not as fast as i want it to be and its very old, so i have a few questions

 

would a 5.3L chevy Ls motor fit into my 86 comanche? I've been doing some research and have found these pretty cheap.

 

What all would i need to buy to do this swap? I'm not worried about the difficulty (except for wiring) but i do work at firestone and i would have lots of dudes with some knowledge to help me out.

 

so what i really want to get out of this post is a basic list of parts that i would need to buy, and if an ax-15 would work with the 5.3?

 

THANKS and bear with me I'm sort of a noob with a big dream

[joester1908]

check Novak for transmission adpaters. I know they have a bunch of adapter plates for the AX15

[projectMANCHI]

check Novak for transmission adpaters. I know they have a bunch of adapter plates for the AX15

you know anything about what wiring harness work would need done?

[Blue XJ]

You would need a standalone harness for the engine.  There are plenty of companies out there that will take a stock Chevy harness and modify it to what you need and also modify the computer to work for you as well.  

[kansashogan]

_{Novak has it all. I put a 350 in an '88 using their parts. Pricey but good.}