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02-13-2016, 11:29 AM
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66 suburban 5.3 swap
I'm building a 66 suburban trying to put the 5.3 out of an 04 Chevy truck into it. I have the motor mounts figured out and I'm gathering up other parts for the swap. My question is and I know it has probably been asked a hundred times will the truck exhaust manifolds fit without doing anything to the frame or do I need to try and find Camaro manifolds or headers? I will only be lowering truck about 2-3 inches so ground clearance isn't an issue.
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02-13-2016, 12:07 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
From what i have read you can not use the factory truck manifolds without cutting/heating bending the frame. 1998-200? 2010 up camaro or trail blazer manifolds fit most swaps. Hooker makes swap manifolds that fit
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02-13-2016, 08:39 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
Tbss manifolds work best for our trucks if you want sto stay factory lsx.
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02-13-2016, 11:16 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
what are tbss manifolds ?
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02-13-2016, 11:56 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
tbss=Trailblazer SS
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02-14-2016, 01:11 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
A friend built a 66 Suburban with the 5.3 and he used the Trailblazer SS manifolds.
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02-14-2016, 05:36 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
i have personally used tbss manifolds and the hooker manifolds. Both worked out very well.
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02-14-2016, 08:34 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
Has anyone used the shorty hooker headers?
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02-22-2016, 12:25 AM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
Started the install of the 5.3 into the 66 looks like the ac compressor is going to be a tight fit in the lower position . Will it clear or is there another route to take looking for some ideas thanks
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02-22-2016, 12:30 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
best to use the high mount.
I used Docs Blocks and trimmed the frame rail a tad. I don't know if Docs Blocks are used any longer. actually here they are. http://www.acsource.com/hoseblockhor...oringtype.aspx
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02-22-2016, 12:57 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
2010+ Camaro manifolds are da bomb....
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02-22-2016, 11:29 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
Quote:
https://www.holley.com/products/acce...y/parts/20-134 |
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02-22-2016, 11:36 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
Thanks for all the replies I found a set of 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds with the cats still on them locally. Tried them on and only had a small amount of clearance problem on motor mount nothing big. Decided to try and keep the ac compressor on the bottom for now and had to make a small notch on the frame. Tomorrow night maybe I can make the trans mount and get it all bolted in.
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02-24-2016, 11:48 PM
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Re: 66 suburban 5.3 swap
All right got motor and tranny in what are you guys using for a driveshaft. The orginal with the carry bearing or the driveshaft from the doner vehicle, I need all the help I can get here from someone who has done this before ,thanks.
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