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: 5.3L dimensions?

2001svt
09-12-2006, 02:37 PM
Does anyone know the dimensions of the 5.3L engine? I'm looking for a small v8 to swap into my jeep, and the 5.3 is one of the options I'm considering. Thanks.
Bo185
09-12-2006, 03:51 PM
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/Images/truck.gif

The 4.8/5.3/6.0L and LS1/LS2/LS6/LS7 are all the same size longblocks.

Check out http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28
LS1TECH - Conversions & Hybrids seen several Jeep swaps.

I swaped one into my IH Scout II

http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39093
Binder Bulletin Forums - 5.3 Scout II
2001svt
09-12-2006, 05:58 PM
http://www.turnkeyenginesupply.com/Images/truck.gif

The 4.8/5.3/6.0L and LS1/LS2/LS6/LS7 are all the same size longblocks.

Check out http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28
LS1TECH - Conversions & Hybrids seen several Jeep swaps.

I swaped one into my IH Scout II

http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39093
Binder Bulletin Forums - 5.3 Scout II

Thanks a ton for that info. That helps out a lot. What do you think of that 5.3 offroad? Any issues when you are off camber? Oil starvation or anything negative like that?
florida4x4
09-12-2006, 07:53 PM
Also note that the image shows a truck manifold. The LS1 intake is at least 4" shorter.. EDIT: the oil pan is a truck style too. LS1 pan is 4 inches shorter but that is not as big a deal in a truck.
Bo185
09-12-2006, 10:10 PM
Also note that the image shows a truck manifold. The LS1 intake is at least 4" shorter.. EDIT: the oil pan is a truck style too. LS1 pan is 4 inches shorter but that is not as big a deal in a truck.
The truck manifold should fit under most hoods unless it's a car, and they give a little more low end anyway. The F-body oil pan is 4'' shorter than the truck, the vettes is even shorter. Then there is the GTO and Trailblazer which is a front sump pan. Lots of choices. Oil stavation shouldn't be a problem as the Gen III have baffles and windage trays. I never had a problem but I don't rock crawl.



http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/eb040538.htm
Gen III GM Small Block, Doug Anderson, Engine Builder, April 2005


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