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fastlane · 11-01-2019, 04:39 PM

I will be removing an lq4 attached to a 4l80e from a Chevy Express tomorrow. I would like to do the whole thing at once. I've taken off the accessory drive, the intake, and wiring harness. My question is, if I put a chain between the heads at the rear of the engine, will the engine transmission combo lift up balanced? Or will it be front-heavy? I do have a friend coming to help and I'm sure my seven-year-old son will be chomping at the bit to get his hands greasy!

prodjay10 · 11-01-2019, 04:42 PM

A 5.3 with 4l60e is balanced more toward the rear of the engine. I bought a leveler that allowed me to adjust using a lever. That also helped when installing and it was only $30.

skyphix · 11-01-2019, 06:27 PM

A chain just at the rear of the heads will end up pretty close to level and will be easy to float around.

When I did my 5.3/4L80E even with my leveler set with the balance point all the way back, it was still a little tail heavy, but not that bad. I don't think I have any photos of the engine going in, just the old 350/th350 coming out. My 4L80E also came out of a van.

**mongocanfly** · 11-01-2019, 07:33 PM

mine was same way..balance point was rear of heads...

fastlane · 11-01-2019, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the help guys!

11-01-2019, 04:39 PM	#1
fastlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 126	Engine transmission CenterPoint I will be removing an lq4 attached to a 4l80e from a Chevy Express tomorrow. I would like to do the whole thing at once. I've taken off the accessory drive, the intake, and wiring harness. My question is, if I put a chain between the heads at the rear of the engine, will the engine transmission combo lift up balanced? Or will it be front-heavy? I do have a friend coming to help and I'm sure my seven-year-old son will be chomping at the bit to get his hands greasy! __________________ 1969 Chevy C/10 Stepside, Short Box. LQ4/4L80E swap in progress! (Donations being accepted!)

11-01-2019, 04:42 PM	#2
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: Engine transmission CenterPoint A 5.3 with 4l60e is balanced more toward the rear of the engine. I bought a leveler that allowed me to adjust using a lever. That also helped when installing and it was only $30.

11-01-2019, 06:27 PM	#3
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: Engine transmission CenterPoint A chain just at the rear of the heads will end up pretty close to level and will be easy to float around. When I did my 5.3/4L80E even with my leveler set with the balance point all the way back, it was still a little tail heavy, but not that bad. I don't think I have any photos of the engine going in, just the old 350/th350 coming out. My 4L80E also came out of a van. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

11-01-2019, 07:33 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	Re: Engine transmission CenterPoint mine was same way..balance point was rear of heads... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-01-2019, 10:08 PM	#5
fastlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: Engine transmission CenterPoint Thanks for the help guys! __________________ 1969 Chevy C/10 Stepside, Short Box. LQ4/4L80E swap in progress! (Donations being accepted!)



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