Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davidh · 02-08-2006, 11:05 PM

Okay, I remember seeing where someone had a 5.3 in their truck(in the process of putting it in) and has it running? It looks like some of the hang ups have been the AC compressor in the way of the frame. Have we worked through that? I found a deal on a 5.3 with 20K on it the other day for $1200. It would be sweet in my 68.

68 short step · 02-08-2006, 11:17 PM

im doing that. here are a few pics.

68 short step · 02-08-2006, 11:18 PM

and here is my transmission thats goning in

shifty · 02-09-2006, 12:31 AM

I've got a 5.7 going in my truck. Pics are in signature.

SCOTI · 02-09-2006, 12:34 AM

68short-step, any progress lately?
Obviously you have a trans now.... what else?

blazerboy72 · 02-09-2006, 06:16 AM

I am also using a 5.3. I havent made much progress but im working on it.

68 short step · 02-09-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

68short-step, any progress lately?
Obviously you have a trans now.... what else?

progress is going good.
the truck is now to the frame. pulled the manual trans x member out in faver of a square tubing one (universal ) for our frames. the engine is coming along good too, i got a texas speed cam 581 581 lift at 224 224 @ .50 and am looking for a stall for it.wiring for engine is complete and am gonna start on the harness for the trans after its mounted.. hope to have the frame stripped and ready for paint this weekend. gonna be high gloss black and suspension is a bright gunmetal aluminum color with metal flake. and steering stuff is that color too...... im hopeing to hear back from first gen on the headers he was thinking of making (hint hint) but hes busy with insureance junk im sure.
and as always heres some pics.......

Joe67 · 02-09-2006, 09:29 AM

Looks like a nice project '68'

you can use the information on any LS1 based engine (LS1, LS2, LS6, LS7, 5.3, 6.0, 4.8, etc).

Custom 68 · 02-09-2006, 12:58 PM

yep been running it for several months!

incoma · 02-09-2006, 02:38 PM

davidh - Did the engine deal include the transmission, etc? If you don't buy, I will.

Chrome8 · 02-09-2006, 10:00 PM

I want to do this in a 4x4, anyone done this? Nice progress pics by all.

mjrmn · 02-09-2006, 10:14 PM

I have a 1989 5.7 TBI motor in my '67 K10 with the original 4 speed tranny.

bballmac42 · 02-09-2006, 11:07 PM

68 short step- i see that your truck(which looks good) has the 6 lugs on it, i also see that you have torque thrusts in the garage. Are those 6 lug torque thrusts? if so, whered you get them?

68 short step · 02-10-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballmac42

68 short step- i see that your truck(which looks good) has the 6 lugs on it, i also see that you have torque thrusts in the garage. Are those 6 lug torque thrusts? if so, whered you get them?

the TT are 5 on 4 3/4 and they are for my firebird. witch im also currently working on too. but im gonna run that same 5 on 4 3/4 on the truck to, because im useing a c5 corvette brakes and rotor...
here are a few pics

and my brake set up im gonna use for both the firebird and the truck
truck is gonna get bigger wheels tho.

shifty · 02-10-2006, 12:21 PM

Hey 68 SS -

Just curious, did you need to drill new holes in the frame to use that ECE crossmember? Did it slip easily into the framerails?

Mine has been a bear! Was a pain to get into the framerails and the holes don't line up to any stock holes. Just curious what other people are looking at as far as usage goes...

**Hart_Rod** · 02-10-2006, 02:17 PM

Same question as Shifty.

68 short step · 02-10-2006, 04:20 PM

yes it lined uped to the existing frame holes, but its not a ECE its from performaceonline.com. fit was good , no drilling required, just grind off the old rivets for the manual x member, and install the new x member. i planned on drilling new holes, but didnt have to..... its a good product

shifty · 02-10-2006, 05:24 PM

Wait - are you using the 4L60E or a similar auto tranny? The T56 is a bit longer, that would explain why it's not lining up for me.

That crossmember is literally the exact same design that ECE sells. I got mine powdercoated and shipped for like ... $129 I think?

68 short step · 02-10-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Wait - are you using the 4L60E or a similar auto tranny? The T56 is a bit longer, that would explain why it's not lining up for me.

That crossmember is literally the exact same design that ECE sells. I got mine powdercoated and shipped for like ... $129 I think?

yes its a 4l60e.. there are provision on the frame to mount the mount bout 3 inchs further back...... ece is like snap on.... realy nice and good, but price is lil high, but worth it most the time.... thats why i own snap on and ece stuff.

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 02-10-2006, 08:34 PM

My buddy ShanesChevys has a 5.7 in his 72 swb and his burban.

02-08-2006, 11:05 PM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? Okay, I remember seeing where someone had a 5.3 in their truck(in the process of putting it in) and has it running? It looks like some of the hang ups have been the AC compressor in the way of the frame. Have we worked through that? I found a deal on a 5.3 with 20K on it the other day for $1200. It would be sweet in my 68.

02-08-2006, 11:17 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? im doing that. here are a few pics.

02-08-2006, 11:18 PM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? and here is my transmission thats goning in

02-09-2006, 12:31 AM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? I've got a 5.7 going in my truck. Pics are in signature. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-09-2006, 12:34 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? 68short-step, any progress lately? Obviously you have a trans now.... what else? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-09-2006, 06:16 AM	#6
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? I am also using a 5.3. I havent made much progress but im working on it. Attached Images

02-09-2006, 09:29 AM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? Looks like a nice project '68' you can use the information on any LS1 based engine (LS1, LS2, LS6, LS7, 5.3, 6.0, 4.8, etc). __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-09-2006, 12:58 PM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? yep been running it for several months! __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-09-2006, 02:38 PM	#10
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? davidh - Did the engine deal include the transmission, etc? If you don't buy, I will.

02-09-2006, 10:00 PM	#11
Chrome8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Park Rapids, MN Posts: 288	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? I want to do this in a 4x4, anyone done this? Nice progress pics by all. __________________ 1969 K20 not running, complete but rusty with wrecker boom and push bumper 1969 GMC C20 un-molested rust free original paint "a 4 eyed girl named 'Tina" 1971 Chev K20 4X4 Box Delete Commercial Truck Flatbed "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Confucius

02-09-2006, 10:14 PM	#12
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? I have a 1989 5.7 TBI motor in my '67 K10 with the original 4 speed tranny.

02-09-2006, 11:07 PM	#13
bballmac42 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 60	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? 68 short step- i see that your truck(which looks good) has the 6 lugs on it, i also see that you have torque thrusts in the garage. Are those 6 lug torque thrusts? if so, whered you get them?

02-10-2006, 12:21 PM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? Hey 68 SS - Just curious, did you need to drill new holes in the frame to use that ECE crossmember? Did it slip easily into the framerails? Mine has been a bear! Was a pain to get into the framerails and the holes don't line up to any stock holes. Just curious what other people are looking at as far as usage goes... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-10-2006, 02:17 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? Same question as Shifty. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-10-2006, 04:20 PM	#17
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? yes it lined uped to the existing frame holes, but its not a ECE its from performaceonline.com. fit was good , no drilling required, just grind off the old rivets for the manual x member, and install the new x member. i planned on drilling new holes, but didnt have to..... its a good product



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02-10-2006, 05:24 PM	#18
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? Wait - are you using the 4L60E or a similar auto tranny? The T56 is a bit longer, that would explain why it's not lining up for me. That crossmember is literally the exact same design that ECE sells. I got mine powdercoated and shipped for like ... $129 I think? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-10-2006, 08:34 PM	#20
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: Who has the fuel inj 5.3 in their 67-72? My buddy ShanesChevys has a 5.7 in his 72 swb and his burban.

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