5.3 4l60e swap into my RUSTY '71 C-10
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Dont have to apologize for the exaust system--it works and thats what counts. I had to modify my 5.3 y-pipe and ran it into a 3" single flomaster cat back system. Sounds real throaty outside and quiet in the cab. Great work by the way.
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It appears that you and I have the same exact intake and factory rails. If you look close at the picture, you can see two silver fuel lines that go back to the firewall. How do you make this a return-less setup? Do you plug one line? Why are there two lines here?
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The short answer is, you don't make it returnless. You just run the return back to the tank. Not sure why you would want to make it returnless? So you have to run a$ 50 fuel filter? With a return style you just run both lines to the engine and use a regular fuel filter.
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Ahhh yes, I forgot that part!
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The short answer is, you don't make it returnless. You just run the return back to the tank. Not sure why you would want to make it returnless? So you have to run a$ 50 fuel filter? With a return style you just run both lines to the engine and use a regular fuel filter.
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Another awesome project Eric! I will be following along closely. Looking forward to copying your speedo conversion. I will be asking a ton of questions I'm sure. You and I think a lot alike on reliablitly and cutting costs. I like cool stuff but I really don't want to have to mortgage my house to build it
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Thought I would share my 69C-10.
I removed all my info: I felt like I was Hi-jacking your thread and that was not my intention.
1969 C10 with a 1972 style front
5.3 L33 all aluminum
It has been a daily driver for more than 3 years.
Thanks for sharing all the build information that you do. You are a great help to a lot of people doing swaps.
Props to you sir.
I removed all my info: I felt like I was Hi-jacking your thread and that was not my intention.
1969 C10 with a 1972 style front
5.3 L33 all aluminum
It has been a daily driver for more than 3 years.
Thanks for sharing all the build information that you do. You are a great help to a lot of people doing swaps.
Props to you sir.
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Great build! What's your opinion ls1nova on a 5.3 carbed? And would you consider fabbing up some motor mounts?? I want some that'll fit perfect and I'm not the greatest in fabbing and I have no welder. I have 68 c10
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I don't have any pics of it, but I'll try to explain. First you take the original mirror and take it apart. You need the pivot part, it's held on with 2 rivits on the top of the mirror and will have the day/night lever on the bottom. You cut the nay/night lever off. Then take the new mirror, and pull off the front bezel, it takes a little work, but will pop off. Carefully take the mirror lens and circuit board out, unbolt the mounting part, and drill out the back so the old pivot will just fit through it. Then epoxy the old pivot to the new mirror back. Be sure to roughen up the plastic so the epoxy will stick well, and be sure to use enough so that it doesn't come off. Then after the epoxy is dry put the mirror back together. Hope this helps.
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Great thread. Can you provide any more details on the engine mounts you made? Dimensions, in process pictures, etc... I really love your idea versus using 350 mounts with an adapter plate.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Great Thread. Im doing a 03 truck 5.3 w/4le60 into 68 firebird for wife. Your info is very helpfull. What would you do for fuel system if Im using stock tank and no room for lower sump, Corvette deal or weld in ring on top and drop pump? Does vette pump require lower sump? Would you buy harness or rework? And who best to flash computer or do you do your own? Thanks again for thread.
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As for the mounts, those mounts I made are not the easiest way to put an engine in, but I make them because they use the factory mounts, and because I can. They would cost more for me to make, than you would be able to buy a set of adapter plates for, since they take alot of time. I would do a search on what people are using for these trucks since there are ALOT of people doing this swap in these trucks.
I hope this helps, and good luck with your project!
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I don't have any 'in process' pics, but there are some unpainted pics in my '72 truck build thread on post #14. Basically I cut the part the mount bolts to down to a useable piece, bolted them to the mounts, bolted the mounts to the engine, blocked the engine up where I wanted it, and filled in the gaps with metal.