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Bad61c10 · 06-28-2016, 01:26 AM

Hey guys I'm looking to swap the engine that's in my truck right now to a 5.3 vortec and I'm wondering if I need to buy engine mounts and what other things I will need to do the swap. I currently have a 327 and have been told that the block is the same between the 327 and the 5.3 so can anyone tell me if I need to buy new motor mounts, if so where's the best place to buy them. While I am doing this I will be putting the front crossmember from an 81 GMC Sierra. Thanks in advance!

chevy_mike · 06-28-2016, 11:54 AM

I am going to move this over to the LS swap area. No, they are not the same in any way, shape or form. LSx (4.8, 5.3, 6.0) share nothing with the earlier blocks. You will need different mounts and a number of other things.

Bad61c10 · 06-28-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

I am going to move this over to the LS swap area. No, they are not the same in any way, shape or form. LSx (4.8, 5.3, 6.0) share nothing with the earlier blocks. You will need different mounts and a number of other things.

Awesome thanks for the info, can you tell me what all I will need? I'm new to this lol!

**Clyde65** · 06-29-2016, 11:18 AM

Welcome to the forum!

First off, you will need a ton of stuff so I am not going to bore you with a list of things you might or might not need.

Ready through this, it will fill you in and get you started well.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456787

06-28-2016, 01:26 AM	#1
Bad61c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	5.3 vortec in my 61 c10 Hey guys I'm looking to swap the engine that's in my truck right now to a 5.3 vortec and I'm wondering if I need to buy engine mounts and what other things I will need to do the swap. I currently have a 327 and have been told that the block is the same between the 327 and the 5.3 so can anyone tell me if I need to buy new motor mounts, if so where's the best place to buy them. While I am doing this I will be putting the front crossmember from an 81 GMC Sierra. Thanks in advance!

06-28-2016, 11:54 AM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 5.3 vortec in my 61 c10 I am going to move this over to the LS swap area. No, they are not the same in any way, shape or form. LSx (4.8, 5.3, 6.0) share nothing with the earlier blocks. You will need different mounts and a number of other things. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-29-2016, 11:18 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 5.3 vortec in my 61 c10 Welcome to the forum! First off, you will need a ton of stuff so I am not going to bore you with a list of things you might or might not need. Ready through this, it will fill you in and get you started well. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456787 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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