1995 5.3L w/o lift kit

[RockJock82]

I wanted to share a few photos of a 1995 80 series that we installed a 5.3L into. We were able to install engine without having to use a lift kit, which most will say you need a lift kit.

The transmission uses a shallow 4L60e pan with no modifications. The trick is all in driveshaft and engine vertical placement when installing the motor mounts. Drive shaft is 1.75 diameter tubing with Toyota flanges.

Clears the pan perfectly

 

[gahi]

Nice! Factory LS alt, ps, and AC?

 

[RockJock82]

Thank you. Yes all GM accessories.

 

[bajaphile]

I'd like to know more details if you can!

 

[RockJock82]

I'd like to know more details if you can!

Ask away

 

[slow95z]

what motor mounts and headers did you use? what radiator is that? stock 5.3 fan or electric fans?

 

[nukegoat]

1.75 tubing is pretty small... Likely to whip.

 

[nukegoat]

Btw it is badass

 

[cjmoon]

1.75 tubing is pretty small... Likely to whip.

I've run 1.5" my guess is its thick wall. Should be any trouble.



Sent from my SM-G900V

 

[Death Star]

Very very nice!

 

[Qball]

Very nice!

 

[RockJock82]

what motor mounts and headers did you use? what radiator is that? stock 5.3 fan or electric fans?

Dirty Dingo engine mounts, custom built dual bypass radiator with dual 12" Spal fans that are controlled by the GM PCM. I do not use headers as they are prone to leaks, Hooker cast manifolds are what I use as they are the tightest fitting.

1.75 tubing is pretty small... Likely to whip.

We used a pretty heavy gauge tube so I don't believe that will be happening

 

[Death Star]

Man, I'm sure the extra 100 HP and 100 ft/lbs must be nice.

 

[landcruiser80]

Nice
Two years ago a guy I know crashed his Chevy 1/2 ton. He only had basic insurance on it and got no compensation. I could have had the engine and tranny for peanuts but at the time I decided I didn't have enough $$$ or skill to do a 5.3 swap. He sold the whole truck to a wrecker for $400. Oh well.

 

[RockJock82]

Man, I'm sure the extra 100 HP and 100 ft/lbs must be nice.

Truck moves quite well.

 

[Dragos80]

Now all you gotta do is find an easy way to do a break upgrade so you can tame all that power.

 

[Cruiser Ed]

What did you guys charge for this swap...parts and labor?

 

[Azca]

Ditto???

 

[RockJock82]

Pm for quotes if your interested

 

[slow95z]

did you get the tach to work with just the stock pcm or did you use a box?
do you have the pin outs for the OBD1 and OBD2 trucks figured out enough to make a flying lead for the stock wiring and if so would you be willing to share?