06-14-2008, 11:10 PM | #1 |
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5.3l Engine Swap
Ok I'm looking to swap a 5.3l engine into my 67 Chevy is there anybody that has done this and can give me some tips?
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06-14-2008, 11:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: 5.3l Engine Swap
I have a 5.3L sitting in between my frame rails right now. Don't have it running yet.
First, I used some tubular engine stands with later model motor mounts. I made my own adapter plates. I also am using camaro headers, they fit like they were made to fit out trucks! If you can, I'd get the under hood fuse block too. Supposedly it makes the wiring a breeze. Mine isn't there, but I have the block! If you go look for my build thread there is some info there. Other's build threads also have GenIII engine swaps too. Good luck! |
06-14-2008, 11:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: 5.3l Engine Swap
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06-15-2008, 09:08 AM | #4 |
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Re: 5.3l Engine Swap
try this tons of info was a great build while he had it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=killer
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06-16-2008, 10:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: 5.3l Engine Swap
did you find the answers you need?
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David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube |
06-16-2008, 10:14 PM | #6 |
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Re: 5.3l Engine Swap
Read this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233302
five pages of nothing but 4.8/5.3/5.7/6.0 swaps. Lots of people have done it. Click on the link in my signature for a 5.7 swap - it's all the same engine, basically.
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