1996 Chevy S-10 5.3 swap questions?
03-27-2012, 10:03 PM
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1996 Chevy S-10 5.3 swap questions? Hey guys I just started my 5.3 swap in my 1996 Chevy S-10 extended cab but I have a few questions that I hope you guys can answer... First is I keep hearing about the 4L60E that is in the truck needs a mounting plate to mate up to the 5.3L motor. Is this True and what and where do I need to order it from? Second is the cooling system.... What radiator do you guys recommend? I really dont have $700 bucks for the radiator and fans from Current with everything else I have ordered.... And last question is about fuel delivery. My truck had the 4.3L in it and keep hearing things about delivery and return lines. Does my truck have everything needed or do I need to swap some things to make it work with my truck? Oh PS... Can I get rid of the vacuum can on the hood with this swap? Thanks and hope I can get some help from the board......
03-28-2012, 03:08 AM
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Guys I have been reading and searching these boards for along time, that's why I only have a few Q's. To much jumbled info all together..... Any more help will be greatly appreciated
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03-28-2012, 03:03 PM
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I used a 4.3l rad in mine so far it stays pretty cool. I dont remember where i got the fans from but they were cheap..
for the fuel i used a c5 filter/regulator which has the return. again been working fine.
for the fuel i used a c5 filter/regulator which has the return. again been working fine.
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03-28-2012, 03:15 PM
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Yeh I don't really want to spend $975 for the CPW kit but dont want to blow my motor up either.... with so many parts to buy and still stay within budget has gotten pretty hard.... But your having no problems running the 4.3 Radiator at all? I'm in Florida and it just gets to hot here to take a chance....
03-28-2012, 07:32 PM
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Thanks guys that's the input I needed! Ok my last thing I cant figure out is if I have the right stuff for my fuel system. It was a factory 1996 4.3L and see all this talk about dual flow and flex fuel and are just confused on this. Can anyone steer me right for my last question?
03-29-2012, 08:45 PM
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99VetteFRC.... You are the best lol.... I do have the CPI motor! Need a new fuel filter anyway. I really appreciate all of you guy's help on my build. I decided to buy a heavy duty 4.3 Radiator with Flex-A-Lites new 410 Fan system. The 210 system has been discontinued.... Ill post pics shortly. Thanks again!
03-30-2012, 04:34 AM
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I also run the universal aluminum rad the was in the car when I bought it with the SBC. I used it with 2 BBC and now the 4.8. I put stock 03 truck hoses and had to shorten the lower by 3". I used a used PT Cruiser fan we had lating around the shop.
03-30-2012, 09:43 PM
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So the ugly canister stays! Guys, Thanks alot for all your help again! There is just so much info out there and really hard to read it all and use it on the right truck.....
03-31-2012, 06:32 AM
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