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edflores · 12-07-2011, 03:49 PM

I just picked up a 5.3 truck motor. I am wondering what all I have to do to it to make it work with the dropmember. Here are my issues, but If anyone know any other issues, lmk.

OIl Pan I know I have to swap oil pans, Anyone know which one is the cheapest one. I saw that GMPP sell a conversion pan. Anyone used that?

Pulleys I have the stock truck pulleys. I was told the AC comp is too low and must be removed. True?

Power steering line/adapter What do I use?

**lolife99** · 12-07-2011, 03:51 PM

Do you have the LS engine mounts on your Dropmember?
Which Dropmember version do you have?

I would contact Nate for the correct info.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 04:05 PM

Yeah I have the mounts. And the version right before the tubalar version. So version 3. On a 62 c10 if that makes a difference

875.3CHEVY · 12-07-2011, 06:16 PM

nate told me to use a camaro oil pan,but i had one of those hot rod oil pan kits for another swap.tried it and it fit.only 150 from scoggin dickey.but mine is a 87 and i got the tubular one.so i dont know.but i did have like 3" clearence to my dropmember.and it didnt hang down below it either.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 875.3CHEVY

nate told me to use a camaro oil pan,but i had one of those hot rod oil pan kits for another swap.tried it and it fit.only 150 from scoggin dickey.but mine is a 87 and i got the tubular one.so i dont know.but i did have like 3" clearence to my dropmember.and it didnt hang down below it either.

Do you remember the part number?
I got the sme thing from Nate, but I was seeing if members on here found a cheaper way.
What pulleys did you use?

875.3CHEVY · 12-07-2011, 08:57 PM

part # 19212593 oil pan and im usin kwik performance brackets for the ac and the rest.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 875.3CHEVY

part # 19212593 oil pan and im usin kwik performance brackets for the ac and the rest.

Does your oil pan hang low like the other member said?

68 short step · 12-07-2011, 06:41 PM

camaro pan fits like a glove, but the GM swap pan will also clear, just hang about 1" below crossmember (pending you have the GEN 3 mounts, nate makes)
as for the compressor, it'll also clear no problems.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Fantastic. Thanks.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 09:28 PM

One more question added. Power steering?

875.3CHEVY · 12-07-2011, 09:32 PM

the power steering and alt are on the drivers side bracket that i got from kwikperf.com but you could use the stock brackets.i like the way those bracket look and there pretty good on the price.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 09:45 PM

What did you do about the line that goes to the rack an pinion?

875.3CHEVY · 12-07-2011, 11:28 PM

i think nate has those but i plan on running Billet Specialties 77900 that jegs has.it has an assortment of fittings.i havnt got that far yet though so imight find something better when i get there.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Ok I saw he had something going for the SBC pump. Ill send him an email.
Anything I have to watch out for when replacing the oil pan?
Thanks 875.3CHEVY for your help.

875.3CHEVY · 12-07-2011, 11:43 PM

yes youre suppose to line up the back of the block and the oil pan with a straight edge,when installin the pan.and the power steering pumps are pretty much the same from small block to gen3,by that i mean that the hose fiitings with the oring style are pretty much the same 80s up.

edflores · 12-07-2011, 11:56 PM

Thanks. Now I just have to figure out if I go EFI, or Carbd

68c10airstream · 06-02-2013, 04:59 PM

Hi edflores, go efi and don't look back. I looked at it this way, Gen1= carb, Gen3= efi. If you want it to run great at 40 degrees, sea level as well at 100 degrees at 5,000 feet do efi. As fuels change efi is a natural progression. Most likely everyone here drives a late model something and they run great. Why are we changing these old trucks around? Because we want the old truck to handle, ride, stop, fuel economy, drivability ,etc, like a late model. Expensive? somewhat but well worth it. I was a dealer mechanic, master ase certified, etc, and sold off my carb tools, timing light, and soforth. My specialty was drivability, and electrical work so efi is up my alley. Oh, by chance is your truck on the ECE website as a customer truck? If so i almost bought a 71/72 because of that pic, but decided on a 68. Pm me if you wish for more info as i will get around to pics eventually. Brian F.

edflores · 02-06-2012, 04:04 PM

ttt. About to order my pan today.

JNJchev77 · 03-20-2012, 05:17 PM

So edflores, were you able to verify that the GM pan works with the DM? Wanting to order mine until I find out if this is compatible and won't touch the ground when layed out...

PBFAB.COM · 03-20-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

So edflores, were you able to verify that the GM pan works with the DM? Wanting to order mine until I find out if this is compatible and won't touch the ground when layed out...

If you want to be safe, get the F-body oil pan from 1998-2002. It's not the least expensive.... but it will get you the most clearance, and you won't have to worry about it fitting!

Nate

JNJchev77 · 03-20-2012, 07:07 PM

I know, I know.... lol I'm being a cheap a$$, but hate to spend $300 on an OIL PAN

.

Just trying to cut costs where I can, if doable. Been trying to find a deal on an F-Body pan... so far, not so good!

c10seconds · 03-22-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

I know, I know.... lol I'm being a cheap a$$, but hate to spend $300 on an OIL PAN

.

Just trying to cut costs where I can, if doable. Been trying to find a deal on an F-Body pan... so far, not so good!

The fbody pan pops up on ls1tech quite a bit. Keep an eye out
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edflores · 03-20-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

So edflores, were you able to verify that the GM pan works with the DM? Wanting to order mine until I find out if this is compatible and won't touch the ground when layed out...

Not yet. Jegs sent me an open box, missing the hardware. Im going to hopefully get another pan in next week. It looks like it should fit. Ill post here as soon as I do it

biohazardbill · 05-31-2013, 11:35 AM

Looking over this thread as I was wondering about doing the same things... Any resolve?

Did you have to change AC bracket? Did the GM pan fit?

I know the fbody pan is the best fit, however i have a hard time spending as much on the pan, pickup etc as I will on the motor lol.

5.3 the GM oil Pan and the relocation bracket for the AC should be all that is needed to make it work (other than computer/wiring harness) for a dropmembered truck correct?

I thought about just finding an fbody 5.7 however most of them do not come with the brackets/accessories.

edflores · 05-31-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biohazardbill

Looking over this thread as I was wondering about doing the same things... Any resolve?

Did you have to change AC bracket? Did the GM pan fit?

I know the fbody pan is the best fit, however i have a hard time spending as much on the pan, pickup etc as I will on the motor lol.

5.3 the GM oil Pan and the relocation bracket for the AC should be all that is needed to make it work (other than computer/wiring harness) for a dropmembered truck correct?

I thought about just finding an fbody 5.7 however most of them do not come with the brackets/accessories.

Gm pan didn't work for me. Its the first thing to hit the ground.
I had to remove ac n
I still don't have it running so that's all the info I have for now

12-07-2011, 03:49 PM	#1
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Dropmember+5.3 LS I just picked up a 5.3 truck motor. I am wondering what all I have to do to it to make it work with the dropmember. Here are my issues, but If anyone know any other issues, lmk. OIl Pan I know I have to swap oil pans, Anyone know which one is the cheapest one. I saw that GMPP sell a conversion pan. Anyone used that? Pulleys I have the stock truck pulleys. I was told the AC comp is too low and must be removed. True? Power steering line/adapter What do I use? Last edited by edflores; 12-07-2011 at 09:48 PM.

12-07-2011, 03:51 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Do you have the LS engine mounts on your Dropmember? Which Dropmember version do you have? I would contact Nate for the correct info. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-07-2011, 04:05 PM	#3
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Yeah I have the mounts. And the version right before the tubalar version. So version 3. On a 62 c10 if that makes a difference

12-07-2011, 06:16 PM	#4
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS nate told me to use a camaro oil pan,but i had one of those hot rod oil pan kits for another swap.tried it and it fit.only 150 from scoggin dickey.but mine is a 87 and i got the tubular one.so i dont know.but i did have like 3" clearence to my dropmember.and it didnt hang down below it either. Last edited by 875.3CHEVY; 12-07-2011 at 06:25 PM. Reason: clarify

12-07-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS part # 19212593 oil pan and im usin kwik performance brackets for the ac and the rest.

12-07-2011, 06:41 PM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS camaro pan fits like a glove, but the GM swap pan will also clear, just hang about 1" below crossmember (pending you have the GEN 3 mounts, nate makes) as for the compressor, it'll also clear no problems.

12-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#9
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Fantastic. Thanks.

12-07-2011, 09:28 PM	#10
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS One more question added. Power steering?

12-07-2011, 09:32 PM	#11
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS the power steering and alt are on the drivers side bracket that i got from kwikperf.com but you could use the stock brackets.i like the way those bracket look and there pretty good on the price.

12-07-2011, 09:45 PM	#12
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS What did you do about the line that goes to the rack an pinion?

12-07-2011, 11:28 PM	#13
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS i think nate has those but i plan on running Billet Specialties 77900 that jegs has.it has an assortment of fittings.i havnt got that far yet though so imight find something better when i get there.

12-07-2011, 11:35 PM	#14
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Ok I saw he had something going for the SBC pump. Ill send him an email. Anything I have to watch out for when replacing the oil pan? Thanks 875.3CHEVY for your help.

12-07-2011, 11:43 PM	#15
875.3CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spinawheel sc Posts: 108	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS yes youre suppose to line up the back of the block and the oil pan with a straight edge,when installin the pan.and the power steering pumps are pretty much the same from small block to gen3,by that i mean that the hose fiitings with the oring style are pretty much the same 80s up.

12-07-2011, 11:56 PM	#16
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Thanks. Now I just have to figure out if I go EFI, or Carbd

06-02-2013, 04:59 PM	#17
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Hi edflores, go efi and don't look back. I looked at it this way, Gen1= carb, Gen3= efi. If you want it to run great at 40 degrees, sea level as well at 100 degrees at 5,000 feet do efi. As fuels change efi is a natural progression. Most likely everyone here drives a late model something and they run great. Why are we changing these old trucks around? Because we want the old truck to handle, ride, stop, fuel economy, drivability ,etc, like a late model. Expensive? somewhat but well worth it. I was a dealer mechanic, master ase certified, etc, and sold off my carb tools, timing light, and soforth. My specialty was drivability, and electrical work so efi is up my alley. Oh, by chance is your truck on the ECE website as a customer truck? If so i almost bought a 71/72 because of that pic, but decided on a 68. Pm me if you wish for more info as i will get around to pics eventually. Brian F.



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02-06-2012, 04:04 PM	#18
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS ttt. About to order my pan today.

03-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#19
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS So edflores, were you able to verify that the GM pan works with the DM? Wanting to order mine until I find out if this is compatible and won't touch the ground when layed out... __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

03-20-2012, 07:07 PM	#21
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS I know, I know.... lol I'm being a cheap a$$, but hate to spend $300 on an OIL PAN . Just trying to cut costs where I can, if doable. Been trying to find a deal on an F-Body pan... so far, not so good! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

05-31-2013, 11:35 AM	#24
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Dropmember+5.3 LS Looking over this thread as I was wondering about doing the same things... Any resolve? Did you have to change AC bracket? Did the GM pan fit? I know the fbody pan is the best fit, however i have a hard time spending as much on the pan, pickup etc as I will on the motor lol. 5.3 the GM oil Pan and the relocation bracket for the AC should be all that is needed to make it work (other than computer/wiring harness) for a dropmembered truck correct? I thought about just finding an fbody 5.7 however most of them do not come with the brackets/accessories.

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