draft shafts in 5.3 oilpan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

primetime · 04-22-2015, 10:41 PM

I have a Saab 9-7x with the 5.3v8 & awd. I plan to swap the engine, trans, and computer into my 68 c10. The drive shafts passing through the engine oilpan made me pause in my tracts though. Is it as simple as buying a new oilpan or do I need to try a different 5.3 ls?

marvgarr68 · 04-22-2015, 10:55 PM

You can just change the pan and pickup tube.

crazy longhorn · 04-22-2015, 11:03 PM

GMPP hotrod pan (hummer) .....around $150, through Summit or Jegs. Complete with tray ,gasket ,pick up tube,o -ring & the proper dip stick & tube . Smokin deal...longhorn

clinebarger · 04-22-2015, 11:04 PM

The 4L60E will have to torn half way down for a 2wd output shaft installation & Tail housing.

primetime · 04-23-2015, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger

The 4L60E will have to torn half way down for a 2wd output shaft installation & Tail housing.

I didn't realize the transmission was going to be trouble too. Thanks for the heads up.
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04-22-2015, 10:41 PM	#1
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	draft shafts in 5.3 oilpan I have a Saab 9-7x with the 5.3v8 & awd. I plan to swap the engine, trans, and computer into my 68 c10. The drive shafts passing through the engine oilpan made me pause in my tracts though. Is it as simple as buying a new oilpan or do I need to try a different 5.3 ls? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

04-22-2015, 10:55 PM	#2
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: draft shafts in 5.3 oilpan You can just change the pan and pickup tube. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

04-22-2015, 11:03 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: draft shafts in 5.3 oilpan GMPP hotrod pan (hummer) .....around $150, through Summit or Jegs. Complete with tray ,gasket ,pick up tube,o -ring & the proper dip stick & tube . Smokin deal...longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

04-22-2015, 11:04 PM	#4
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: draft shafts in 5.3 oilpan The 4L60E will have to torn half way down for a 2wd output shaft installation & Tail housing.

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