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Old 08-01-2009, 11:20 AM
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Default A few questions... 5.3 into 98 Trans AM
What are the differences in the 5.3L from year to year? Is one better than others? ect....

Do I have to cut my K-member to get the 5.3L to fit in my 98 Trans AM?

I should be able to connect my ls1 computer to the 5.3 correct?


Thanks for the help guys!
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The only oil pan that will fit is your f-body pan and yes your ls1 computer will work with your 5.3
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Originally Posted by 1BAD_LS1
What are the differences in the 5.3L from year to year? Is one better than others? ect....

Do I have to cut my K-member to get the 5.3L to fit in my 98 Trans AM?

I should be able to connect my ls1 computer to the 5.3 correct?


Thanks for the help guys!
i believe 04 and up have better pistons and no you dont have to cut the k member just use your ls1 oil pan and pickup
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I believe the 5.7 and 5.3 are the same size physically, so it should fit just as your 5.7 did.
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yea just change the oilpan.. i got a 5.3 in my 01 camaro
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