GEN 3 to tight?

[SuperDime]

hey I dropped my 5.3 in the other night to see how it would fit and it sits kinda tight........moved over as far passenger I can and still doesn't sit center my steering rod is kinda almost rubbing all s10v8 parts used mounts headers starter and pan are my mounts wrong maybe....... any ideas? Help!

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[rayL]

take that gigantic orange cover off and see whats it like

[SuperDime]

take that gigantic orange cover off and see whats it like

still kinda tight.........and to be center with the cross member I still half to move driver side might not matter though but just thought it was a little snug..... snugger than the gen 1

[Scotty_S-15]

Did you try moving the column over at the firewall? That'll help a little.
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[mrspree]

should be able to move it on the firewall like said above^^ gives you just enough room
or the hammer to the headers a bit always works too :D

[BigMean]

Doing a 5.3 as well. Mine is that tight too. The steer shaft clears good. Im reworking the cross member this weekend. Oil pan hitting! I think if I do the cross member, I'll have enough room to slide the motor forward. Im going to have to cut my heater box and fiberglass it, and upgrade to a smaller brake booster too. I have the same headers, not coated like yours, but mine clear fine. Just have to get the shoe horn out!:D
Good luck!

Justin.
1951

1952

[SuperDime]

I my pan is pretty tight as well! cant move any farther forward and can't move back either firewall is snug to! Well let me know how you made out! hows your power steering assembly fitting? I have the one out of the silverado not sure if its going to fit the way the steering box sits............

[BigMean]

Mines out of a Silverado as well. The p/s lines fitting's worked fine. As for the pump clearance, Im not sure yet. I planned to do the cross member over the weekend, but my welder friend didn't show! So, I don't know if if the pump will clear the box enough. I just need to break down and buy a welder! Tired of counting on buddy's! Soon as I get the shit done, I'll post some pictures. Hate being at a stand still. C'ya later!

Justin

[bignate]

never realy looked at them but isnt there a difference between the LS series mounts and the 1st gen mounts? as far as a LS1 motor compared to the ones you would use on a 71 350 out of a camaro?just wonderin maybe if you got gen 1 mounts instead of LS series? just a stupid thought but it has happened thought id mention it.they may not even be close but thought i would say it

[SuperDime]

never realy looked at them but isnt there a difference between the LS series mounts and the 1st gen mounts? as far as a LS1 motor compared to the ones you would use on a 71 350 out of a camaro?just wonderin maybe if you got gen 1 mounts instead of LS series? just a stupid thought but it has happened thought id mention it.they may not even be close but thought i would say it

I think they are a lil different they are set back more I think....... I had a Gen 1 in before this and of course I already sold the mounts! lol

[SuperDime]

Mines out of a Silverado as well. The p/s lines fitting's worked fine. As for the pump clearance, Im not sure yet. I planned to do the cross member over the weekend, but my welder friend didn't show! So, I don't know if if the pump will clear the box enough. I just need to break down and buy a welder! Tired of counting on buddy's! Soon as I get the shit done, I'll post some pictures. Hate being at a stand still. C'ya later!

Justin

Ya I hear ya! Hey Another ? What you runin for Trans?

[BigMean]

Ya I hear ya! Hey Another ? What you runin for Trans?


For the time being. I'm running a TH350. I have a new built up on the bench. Manual body, green clutches, shift kit. with a 2500 stall. Have to use a billet adapter for the fly wheel. Besides that, should work fine!:)



Justin

1990

[SuperDime]

For the time being. I'm running a TH350. I have a new built up on the bench. Manual body, green clutches, shift kit. with a 2500 stall. Have to use a billet adapter for the fly wheel. Besides that, should work fine!:)



Justin

1990

looks good! I was leaning toward a 4l60e but I have a 700R4 from my gen 1 that freshly rebuilt but have been told its around 700 to convert it to fit??.........how much work is involved and cost to do an Billet adapter..............or will I be able to use for my 700R4

[BigMean]

not sure if the 700 R4 is diff from the 4l60E. I dont think there is much. You have to dig on that subject. I know that the th-350 and 400 are too short on the bellhousing to reach the crank. Thats why you I need the adapter. Hey, check out 400rapter.com. They show that part and have lots of other neat stuff too. Taker easy bro, and good luck!

[chris1972]

this place makes a kit http://transmissioncenter.net/high_performance_700r4_transmiss.htm cost $1000..

[Scotty_S-15]

There are a bunch of firms offering adapters.... I think GM even markets a kit..... flywheel bolts & adapter.

For instance:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUP-HP3795/
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[SuperDime]

sweet! thanks Guys!