elwaupo

Is a 5.3 Impala motor the same as the 5.3 truck motor? I know the Impala is front wheel drive and I’d like to swap a 5.3 into my 69 Camaro

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iTrader: (1)

As I understand, the car engines are different. Crankshaft is shorter, starter mounts to the trans (not the block) and the bellhousing bolt pattern is different. Could be wrong, but for some reason, those differences stick out in my mind. Take a pass.

elwaupo

I think I remember they are different then the truck motor to, hopefully someone will confirm it

G Atsma

The Impala 5.3 block is a completely different animal, made for FWD only. The accessory drives are different too. Long story short, if you want a 5.3 in your Camaro, find a truck engine. Available in both iron and aluminum blocks.

elwaupo

Yep that’s what I remember now, thanks for the information