question about 5.3 motors
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question about 5.3 motors
Hey guys, Im thinking of doing a 5.3 swap into a 1965 mustang coupe, but want it to be a 6 speed. Is there any restrctions on what block I should buy to mate a 5.3 to a 6speed?? Im thinking of a 5.3, cam long tubes and a carb set up.. Keep is real simple, just something to bang around in..
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The aluminum 5.3 vs. the iron version will save you about 110 pounds off your front end.
Although some have claimed huge over boring of this (aluminum) engine, it's generally known and documented to not go very far so if you're going bigger, be careful. I would suggest if you're going to all the trouble of this swap, you go at least 5.7. "There's no replacement for displacement".
I also suggest you get into the conversions section: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/
Good luck!
Although some have claimed huge over boring of this (aluminum) engine, it's generally known and documented to not go very far so if you're going bigger, be careful. I would suggest if you're going to all the trouble of this swap, you go at least 5.7. "There's no replacement for displacement".
I also suggest you get into the conversions section: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/
Good luck!
Last edited by Paul Bell; 10-29-2013 at 08:32 AM.
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I'm using an LS1 F car starter on my 5.3/T56 combo. You will have to come up with some kind of hydraulic clutch set up for your combination. See if you can adapt a 1997-2003 Ford truck hydraulic clutch master cylinder and line. It snaps right into the stock LS1 T56 slave cylinder.