5.3 swap 3rd gen
TECH Apprentice
Joined: May 2010
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From: So. WIS
Intake and Alternator I swapped an S10 using a GEN III 5.3. Having said that, I know what you mean about hood clearance. On the Gen 3 Camaro, hood line will be a little shorter than my Dime. Look into the TBSS intake. Fairly reasonable on ebay, just be sure to get a complete unit. Otherwise, LS1/LS6 intake will be low enough to fit.
For the alternator, I have to assume that you are going with truck serp system to run the accessories. So, run the small body 4.3 V-6 ALT. It will bolt directly to the truck mounting location. I will however require a different belt (shorter).
One other item might be the Power Steering pump. My S10 required the smaller pulley to clear the steering box. The S-series and G body run the same front cradle. The F body may allow for the truck accessories to run without hitting the top of the steering box. Be sure to check prior to just dropping everything in. Mean Yellow Z/ RP Turbo on this board, is a good source to ask 3rd gen questions too.
This should get everything under a stock hood on your Camaro!
For the alternator, I have to assume that you are going with truck serp system to run the accessories. So, run the small body 4.3 V-6 ALT. It will bolt directly to the truck mounting location. I will however require a different belt (shorter).
One other item might be the Power Steering pump. My S10 required the smaller pulley to clear the steering box. The S-series and G body run the same front cradle. The F body may allow for the truck accessories to run without hitting the top of the steering box. Be sure to check prior to just dropping everything in. Mean Yellow Z/ RP Turbo on this board, is a good source to ask 3rd gen questions too.
This should get everything under a stock hood on your Camaro!
