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David623 · 11-18-2013, 03:47 PM

To those who have done this engine swap, I have a question about the motor location. Right now I am using the stock transmission cross member location and I have an Advance Adapter motor mounts that I just drilled into position. The stock drive shafts, front and rear seam perfect fit, but the engine seems too close to the firewall. I don't have a problem with redoing the stock drive shafts to give better clearance from the firewall, just trying to figure out if this is necessary.

OldCreek · 11-19-2013, 02:29 PM

I used the AA motor mounts and the AA 4l60e to np205 adapter, also. I kept the TC in the stock position. The motor was nowhere near the firewall with this combo. There was also plenty of room from the radiator support to mount up electric fans…

Something doesn't seem right if your right up to the firewall. Having said that, if it all fits who cares. Can you still pull valve covers if you need to?

David623 · 11-19-2013, 08:01 PM

I was taking rough measurements, based on a front part of the tub that I rebuilt, everything looks good I was second guessing myself.

bcj67chevy · 11-20-2013, 02:02 PM

Which Advanced Adapter parts did you guys use? Looking at there website it looks quite expensive. $752 for the adapter and $76 bucks for the mount conversion plates. Is there a cheaper way to do this??? I would like to do this conversion on the cheap, I have gotten the engine or trans yet if the year range makes any difference.

Thanks

Jdubs71 · 11-21-2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bcj67chevy

Which Advanced Adapter parts did you guys use? Looking at there website it looks quite expensive. $752 for the adapter and $76 bucks for the mount conversion plates. Is there a cheaper way to do this??? I would like to do this conversion on the cheap, I have gotten the engine or trans yet if the year range makes any difference.

Thanks

Try Davesoffroadsupply.com I found him on pirate 4x4 and got a hell of a deal on my kit. I paid $550 shipped for the same kit that AA wanted $750 for and since Dave's is not in CA no sales tax.

bcj67chevy · 11-22-2013, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the info, I will check into that. I was hoping for a even cheaper option, but that might be as good as it gets when it's a 4x4.

11-18-2013, 03:47 PM	#1
David623 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth In. Posts: 100	5.3 Vortex 4L60 E transmission into 72GMC Jimmy question To those who have done this engine swap, I have a question about the motor location. Right now I am using the stock transmission cross member location and I have an Advance Adapter motor mounts that I just drilled into position. The stock drive shafts, front and rear seam perfect fit, but the engine seems too close to the firewall. I don't have a problem with redoing the stock drive shafts to give better clearance from the firewall, just trying to figure out if this is necessary.

11-19-2013, 02:29 PM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: 5.3 Vortex 4L60 E transmission into 72GMC Jimmy question I used the AA motor mounts and the AA 4l60e to np205 adapter, also. I kept the TC in the stock position. The motor was nowhere near the firewall with this combo. There was also plenty of room from the radiator support to mount up electric fans… Something doesn't seem right if your right up to the firewall. Having said that, if it all fits who cares. Can you still pull valve covers if you need to? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

11-19-2013, 08:01 PM	#3
David623 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth In. Posts: 100	Re: 5.3 Vortex 4L60 E transmission into 72GMC Jimmy question I was taking rough measurements, based on a front part of the tub that I rebuilt, everything looks good I was second guessing myself. Attached Images

11-20-2013, 02:02 PM	#4
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: 5.3 Vortex 4L60 E transmission into 72GMC Jimmy question Which Advanced Adapter parts did you guys use? Looking at there website it looks quite expensive. $752 for the adapter and $76 bucks for the mount conversion plates. Is there a cheaper way to do this??? I would like to do this conversion on the cheap, I have gotten the engine or trans yet if the year range makes any difference. Thanks __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

11-22-2013, 08:20 AM	#6
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: 5.3 Vortex 4L60 E transmission into 72GMC Jimmy question Thanks for the info, I will check into that. I was hoping for a even cheaper option, but that might be as good as it gets when it's a 4x4. __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala



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