Couple questions about the 5.3 swap into f-body
08-20-2014, 05:53 AM
#1
Couple questions about the 5.3 swap into f-body Soon to pull the old motor out and put on my l33 for my gt45 build. Just a few questions that I can't seem to get good answers on. Be on the lookout for the build thread very soon.
- Is the alternator relocation a must?
- Do I need to swap to an ls1 oil pan?
- What size drain for the turbo as I'd like to have it in before the motor is in. I was thinking oil pan so I wouldn't have to worry about hitting balancer or belt? Threading it in ok since I have no way if welding aluminum?
- Is the alternator relocation a must?
- Do I need to swap to an ls1 oil pan?
- What size drain for the turbo as I'd like to have it in before the motor is in. I was thinking oil pan so I wouldn't have to worry about hitting balancer or belt? Threading it in ok since I have no way if welding aluminum?
08-20-2014, 10:06 PM
#3
Alright so, i swapped a 4.8 into my fbody. The alternator is a must because it sits to high and will interfere if you are using the stock one from the 5.3. Just use all the accessory and use a manifold that goes over the alternator if using ls1 accesories.
I Dont think the truck pan will fit in an fbody. i swapped from the truck one to an ls1
and i used a -12 to return the oil to the pan
I Dont think the truck pan will fit in an fbody. i swapped from the truck one to an ls1
and i used a -12 to return the oil to the pan
08-21-2014, 04:15 PM
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Alright so, i swapped a 4.8 into my fbody. The alternator is a must because it sits to high and will interfere if you are using the stock one from the 5.3. Just use all the accessory and use a manifold that goes over the alternator if using ls1 accesories.
I Dont think the truck pan will fit in an fbody. i swapped from the truck one to an ls1
and i used a -12 to return the oil to the pan
I Dont think the truck pan will fit in an fbody. i swapped from the truck one to an ls1
and i used a -12 to return the oil to the pan
for questions u can swap ur alternator to factory ls1 spot but depending on ur turbo build u may have to re located it again, so see what kit u plan on using and go from there
ls1 oil pan is a yes and i use -10 drain welded (could easily drill and tap also though) to the side of my pan and no issues at all
it will be a fun build, loved mine!
08-21-2014, 09:08 PM
#6
/\ good info, if ur doing a 5.3 swap and ur pulling ur ls1 out, just strip 5.3L to a longblock and swap everything off ur ls1 to it and everything should bolt in no issue, just treat the 5.3 long block like an ls1 long block and u shouldnt have any issues, had my ls1 out and 5.3 in in a weekend with some help from a friend, through the hood too! lol
for questions u can swap ur alternator to factory ls1 spot but depending on ur turbo build u may have to re located it again, so see what kit u plan on using and go from there
ls1 oil pan is a yes and i use -10 drain welded (could easily drill and tap also though) to the side of my pan and no issues at all
it will be a fun build, loved mine!
for questions u can swap ur alternator to factory ls1 spot but depending on ur turbo build u may have to re located it again, so see what kit u plan on using and go from there
ls1 oil pan is a yes and i use -10 drain welded (could easily drill and tap also though) to the side of my pan and no issues at all
it will be a fun build, loved mine!
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08-22-2014, 05:47 PM
#8
Thanks for the reply man. As far as the alternator goes, I'm going to fab my own hot and cold sides. I knew to take all the factory accessories off the LS, I seen a swap from CBR performance but really don't want to pay 200$ for for something that I really don't need. Soon to start a thread, I got my Tick cam in today..
Last edited by StangTamer; 08-22-2014 at 05:53 PM.
08-27-2014, 06:50 PM
#10
Here's a couple pics of it completed also. Need to clean it up a little but you get the idea.
Last edited by StangTamer; 08-28-2014 at 12:05 AM.
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08-28-2014, 11:32 PM
#11
To be your first build, that thing looks great man. Awesome welds and fab work. I been practicing on some tubing and I'm having problems getting decent welds. Just not consistent.
As far as using the oil pan, im guessing that i I can just the windage tray from the l33? Basically just swapping out the pan and dropping the motor in.
You didn't use any flex couplers?
As far as using the oil pan, im guessing that i I can just the windage tray from the l33? Basically just swapping out the pan and dropping the motor in.
You didn't use any flex couplers?
08-29-2014, 05:14 PM
#16
Haha nice, I don't like the look of the alt up top so i took a look at it and thought, **** i can make this work! I do kind of regret not going under the sway bar on the passenger side though. I need to make a hard coolant line like yours and get rid of the ABS.