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Re: Trans options for carb'd 5.3
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Originally Posted by jstrong394
It's got 3 petals. Gas,brake, ebrake. Any tips on the 5.3 install? What other parts do you think I need off the top of your head. Engine, engine mount plates,intake, msd box. Was just going to figure it out as I go, but any tips would be excellent
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The 400 trans will bolt right up the 5.3, but be missing 1 bolt hole (no biggy). I will leave flexplate selection/ adaptors to the guys running auto trans? as far as mounts on your square body, most of the guys like the dirty dingo sliders? Check the head to firewall clearance, on the rh side, as the engine sets farther to the rear in the 73-up, vs the 67-72's. If you have the clearance that you need, leave the trans & driveline in the same spot....too tight, hammer the firewall for clearance, or opt to move the engine & ahead /mod the driveshaft for the clearance.... (your choice)? On my truck, I used the edelbrock rpm (ls intake & controller). It is an MSD box, but with Edelbrock badging. A 670 avenger (Holley), should be a good addition for the street. I opted for Hooker streetrod shorties, to clear my mechanical clutch linkage, but you should have many other options with the auto trans(long or short tubes)? There again, I will let the rest of the bunch post up what fits your truck? Best of fun, longhorn
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....
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