5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Anyone out there doing a vortec engine install in their AD truck?

GRIMSS · 04-19-2009, 06:13 PM

There is a GMC with one on here, he's out of KS I think.

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ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 06:29 PM

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here my vortec engine ,1950 truck ,chopped top, suicide doors

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 06:36 PM

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GRIMSS · 04-19-2009, 06:38 PM

Looking good. Any more pics of how you got it to there?

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 06:53 PM

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4 link rear end

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 08:52 PM

1987 blazer gas tank ,fits like a glove .

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 08:58 PM

1989 chevy van tilt steering column worked out great.

av8tr33337 · 04-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Your project is looking good. I have a 305, carborated, still in a totaled 84 Camaro. It only has 10k on a fresh longblock. I don't have a lot of experience pulling engines or doing engine swaps of this kind. I have no idea what I need to keep or what I can strip off the engine. Such as all the polution control stuff etc. If you or anybody has any advice I would sure appreciate any feedback. Or if you know of any links that have detailed how to's on this that would help to.

ratrodmiller · 04-19-2009, 09:59 PM

Good looking AD truck you have . I would eliminate the ac on your motor, smog pump, you can reuse your power steering pump if you like ,anyways you going to keep the factory suspension in your truck? if you do ,all you have to get is a bolt in cross member for your motor mounts and tranny.
my 2 cents.

av8tr33337 · 04-20-2009, 12:54 PM

Actually I have the front suspension from a 1980 chevy truck as well as the stearing box and steering column. I'm going that route to keep the cost down and still have IFS, power steering, breaks etc.

stan3018 · 04-20-2009, 03:41 PM

nice work...

cajundragger · 04-21-2009, 02:42 AM

I have an ls1, which si the same basic other dimensions of the vortec motor minus the intake.

any type of info your specifically looking for?

ratrodmiller · 04-21-2009, 07:45 AM

you got a spare ls6 intake ? id like to bolt one up to my 5.3 they say they flow better.

ratrodmiller · 04-21-2009, 07:47 AM

whats your 20 cajundragger?

cajundragger · 04-21-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

whats your 20 cajundragger?

Im out in Kenner, by the New Orleans International air port.

and ls6 intakes arent worth the time. if you want to see a gain get the edelebrock carb intank and make an adapter to run a throttle body.

all the ls1 style intakes starve cylinders 7 and 8, and the carb intakes mends this problem.

your truck intake is probably the best for you right now.

Tri5Nerd · 04-21-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

Im out in Kenner, by the New Orleans International air port.

and ls6 intakes arent worth the time. if you want to see a gain get the edelebrock carb intank and make an adapter to run a throttle body.

all the ls1 style intakes starve cylinders 7 and 8, and the carb intakes mends this problem.

your truck intake is probably the best for you right now.

What about using a FAST intake? Does that give you more ponies? Does it starve cylinders 7&8 also?

cajundragger · 04-21-2009, 02:22 PM

it does in higher rpms, like near redline.

but with a big cam is starts to effect it lower down.

the carb intake those is the best one hands down, and its not very expensive. if I wasnt going forced induction I'd have one.

50adrod · 04-22-2009, 07:13 AM

another 5.3 in a Louisiana truck

ratrodmiller · 04-22-2009, 09:34 AM

wow good looking truck dude, what year vortec engine is that ?

50adrod · 04-22-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

wow good looking truck dude, what year vortec engine is that ?

if you are asking me mine is from a 2006 tahoe, 52 miles on the engine trans combo it was from a rollover. I have a custom ground cam just waiting to go in in a few weeks.

stan3018 · 04-22-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

if you are asking me mine is from a 2006 tahoe, 52 miles on the engine trans combo it was from a rollover. I have a custom ground cam just waiting to go in in a few weeks.

it looks very nice ,dont have to worry about crome and pullys....thats its nice the cover looks original ,you gave ideas to alot off people here...

stan3018 · 04-22-2009, 10:30 PM

that motor must be strong....

50adrod · 04-22-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stan3018

it looks very nice ,dont have to worry about crome and pullys....thats its nice the cover looks original ,you gave ideas to alot off people here...

thanks, the covers are factory GM parts. the motor will be painted to match the truck in base coat/ clear and also the covers will be painted. the truck will sit idle a lot and aluminum seems to oxidize and get chalky in our humid climate.

stan3018 · 04-23-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

thanks, the covers are factory GM parts. the motor will be painted to match the truck in base coat/ clear and also the covers will be painted. the truck will sit idle a lot and aluminum seems to oxidize and get chalky in our humid climate.

if i was you i will leave it stock,and save some gas ,but its your call

keep it up man nice proyect..

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av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? Your project is looking good. I have a 305, carborated, still in a totaled 84 Camaro. It only has 10k on a fresh longblock. I don't have a lot of experience pulling engines or doing engine swaps of this kind. I have no idea what I need to keep or what I can strip off the engine. Such as all the polution control stuff etc. If you or anybody has any advice I would sure appreciate any feedback. Or if you know of any links that have detailed how to's on this that would help to. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

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ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? Good looking AD truck you have . I would eliminate the ac on your motor, smog pump, you can reuse your power steering pump if you like ,anyways you going to keep the factory suspension in your truck? if you do ,all you have to get is a bolt in cross member for your motor mounts and tranny. my 2 cents.

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av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? Actually I have the front suspension from a 1980 chevy truck as well as the stearing box and steering column. I'm going that route to keep the cost down and still have IFS, power steering, breaks etc. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

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stan3018 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bronx ny Posts: 167	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? nice work...

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cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? I have an ls1, which si the same basic other dimensions of the vortec motor minus the intake. any type of info your specifically looking for?

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cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: 5.3 engine in AD chevy TRUCK ?? it does in higher rpms, like near redline. but with a big cam is starts to effect it lower down. the carb intake those is the best one hands down, and its not very expensive. if I wasnt going forced induction I'd have one.

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