2003 Silverado DBW replacements
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2003 Silverado DBW replacements I am wanting to put a Holley Hi Ram on my Chevelle, which is essentially a 2003 Silverado with DBW. The intake only comes in four bolt TB flange only. I was looking for adapter plates but they are all for LS1 style TB and the truck TB is different and will have a vacuum leak even though it will bolt up.
Is there any jumper harnesses or any DBW 4 bolt TB that I can make work while still using the 2003 truck setup? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is there any jumper harnesses or any DBW 4 bolt TB that I can make work while still using the 2003 truck setup? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The gasket on the truck DBW TB is almost backward from the LS1 throttle body. The cavities on the TB do not line up. The adapter could be worked around if it had the stock style gasket, but since it is missing the extra part, I can't use it. I put the truck TB on the LS1 intake because the stock gasket has the correct perimeter size, I filled the breather hole in the TB with silicone. It kept vacuum/boost leaks at bay. With incomplete adapter gasket, it will have a spot for air to leak past.
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No sir. I need to put a 3 bolt 2003 5.3L DBW TB on an intake with a 4 bolt flange. the truck TB has a different gasket and passage on the back than the LS1. I can't use the standard adapter. I can't find any that support the truck TB.
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I am using a 2005 5.3 DBW TB (3 bolt) on a LS2 (4 bolt) manifold with CBM 10708 adapter plate. Fit and function is correct. No vac leaks, PCV system works properly, drives and runs great. Check out specs on CBM web site.
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oldecmech is correct. If you are using the same throttle body that is pictured below, our adapter will work fine. The provisions in the back of the throttle body don't go to anything and technically do not need to be sealed. Worst case, there is one 1/4" hole that will need to be drilled in the adapter for the air bypass hole (and a little silicone around the hole). CBM-10708 is the correct adapter for your needs.