crimsoncomedian
03-20-2012, 12:23 AM
Hi. I am new to the forums and new to building/swapping/working on/etc. engines. I recently purchased a 2003 5.3l Vortec from a wrecked silverado. I will be purchasing a 1992 z28 later this week, I hope. It will be a 82-92 IROC style for sure tho. I am not looking to do anything too crazy right off. I basically am just looking to swap the engine into the chassis and get it running well, then I will start tweaking performance etc.
what i have:
-2003 5.3l vortec (LM7) complete from oil pan to intake
-wiring harness and ecm matching the motor
-all the brackets for the truck accessory layout
-alternator and a/c compressor
what is missing:
-power steering pump
-chassis
-transmission
So basically, what I need to know is:
-will the basic F-body accessory layout fit into any 82-92 chassis?
-which motor mounts should i get from where?
-will the stock truck intake, fuel rods, etc. work? (chassis i should be getting has a cowl hood)
-will the stock truck exhaust manifold fit into a 82-92?
-what oil pan should i go with?
-can i run the mechanical fan that came on the engine?
-will a 4l60e bolt up to the engine without modification? and do the stock wiring harnesses work with them?
-do i need to do anything with the fuel system? i am not sure if what was in the 82-92 camaros would work with my engine.
My car will be closest to a daily driver more than anything. It won't be driven daily, but it will be driven often. I have about $1500-2000 to play with. And like I said I am not looking for anything more than just what the stock performance from the engine is, for now. I just want to get it in and driving for the time being. Any help/info is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks. Let me know if I left out anything pertinent.
what i have:
-2003 5.3l vortec (LM7) complete from oil pan to intake
-wiring harness and ecm matching the motor
-all the brackets for the truck accessory layout
-alternator and a/c compressor
what is missing:
-power steering pump
-chassis
-transmission
So basically, what I need to know is:
-will the basic F-body accessory layout fit into any 82-92 chassis?
-which motor mounts should i get from where?
-will the stock truck intake, fuel rods, etc. work? (chassis i should be getting has a cowl hood)
-will the stock truck exhaust manifold fit into a 82-92?
-what oil pan should i go with?
-can i run the mechanical fan that came on the engine?
-will a 4l60e bolt up to the engine without modification? and do the stock wiring harnesses work with them?
-do i need to do anything with the fuel system? i am not sure if what was in the 82-92 camaros would work with my engine.
My car will be closest to a daily driver more than anything. It won't be driven daily, but it will be driven often. I have about $1500-2000 to play with. And like I said I am not looking for anything more than just what the stock performance from the engine is, for now. I just want to get it in and driving for the time being. Any help/info is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks. Let me know if I left out anything pertinent.