5.3L...... which manifolds??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicmaro · 03-31-2008, 08:33 AM

i just put a 2004 5.3 and 4l60e, i see the 98 camaro manifolds fit. i also see lots of pictures of you guys with the stock truck manifolds. my 2004 tahoe manifolds seem to hit the factory pedistal for the motor mount. i also have c5 vette manifolds. any help would be great!!!!

trying to build this with out spening any money haha!!!! real low budget build.

and just another one i took.......

ed2552 · 03-31-2008, 08:49 AM

Why is there a quad in the back? You rle like Gen III motors, don't you?

Sicmaro · 03-31-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ed2552

Why is there a quad in the back? You rle like Gen III motors, don't you?

its the only place to store it right now haha

and, yes! they are the best motor out there!!!

ed2552 · 03-31-2008, 09:08 AM

My dad's 02 Suburban has the 5.3 and it is a good truck, but is even better with the K&N intake

Custom 68 · 03-31-2008, 04:55 PM

I am running some from a ls6 from a z06 vette. They look like shorties. Car craft did an article that compared them to long tube headers and they did very well, others will agree that headers with a proper tune will be much better but I am happy with my choice. Stock with a tune I made almost 300 rwhp and 300 rwtq. I am now putting in a larger cam so we will see.
Any of the manifolds will bolt up just getting one to fit is the problem.
Dave

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

I am running some from a ls6 from a z06 vette. They look like shorties. Car craft did an article that compared them to long tube headers and they did very well, others will agree that headers with a proper tune will be much better but I am happy with my choice. Stock with a tune I made almost 300 rwhp and 300 rwtq. I am now putting in a larger cam so we will see.
Any of the manifolds will bolt up just getting one to fit is the problem.
Dave

do you have pics? what motor mount are you using?? it seems like my first primary tube is hitting the mount.

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 04:09 AM

OK!!!! i tried the 2000 camaro manifolds and they also hit the motor mount! what mounts are you guys running?? every manifold i try hits the damn mount. PLEASE HELP............

shifty · 03-31-2008, 07:04 PM

'98-00 F-body manifolds. Fit for me without grinding.

68chvy · 02-18-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

'98-00 F-body manifolds. Fit for me without grinding.

What motor mounts did u use? And what e fine stands do u have? Pics?
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**Hart_Rod** · 02-18-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 68chvy

What motor mounts did u use? And what e fine stands do u have? Pics?
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He used ECE motor mounts and stands.

Ackattack · 03-31-2008, 09:08 PM

Camaro Long tube headers for me

stonewall618 · 03-31-2008, 09:58 PM

looks like a manifold you would put on a BB

Sammy · 04-01-2008, 04:13 AM

Won't the old style turnback stock 307/350 miss the mount?

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

Won't the old style turnback stock 307/350 miss the mount?

with the new 5.3l?? the exhaust ports and bolt pattern arnt the same.

Are most of you guys running aftermarket or diff. year frame side mounts??

Sammy · 04-01-2008, 04:32 AM

I didn't know. they fit my Vortex 350 just fine..

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

I didn't know. they fit my Vortex 350 just fine..

OHHHHHH, yeah with the vortex they would. the new gen III exhaust ports are more designed like a ford head.

Sammy · 04-01-2008, 04:57 AM

That sucks big. Someone should be able to help, has to be a header that would fit your app then.

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 05:03 AM

im sure there is, trying to not spend money haha. the driver side truck manifold fits, my need some grinding just for clearance but the passenger is being a b*t*h haha

**Hart_Rod** · 04-01-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

That sucks big. Someone should be able to help, has to be a header that would fit your app then.

Here's a set of Doug Thorley "proto-type" headers that I'm test fitting on my 69 Suburban (5.3/4L60E). They fit great and should add some decent horsepower. I'll probably run the 98-00 F-body manifolds on my 67 CrewCab since it's not going to be a show truck. I've got an extra set if decide to go that route.

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's a set of Doug Thorley "proto-type" headers that I'm test fitting on my 69 Suburban (5.3/4L60E). They fit great and should add some decent horsepower. I'll probably run the 98-00 F-body manifolds on my 67 CrewCab since it's not going to be a show truck. I've got an extra set if decide to go that route.

ya Ive got a set of the 00 f-body manifolds. the truck ones fit better then they do. the only difference i see is that you are running different motor mounts. I'm still using the stock frame side mounts. the manifolds are hitting the hump in them.

Deuce · 04-01-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's a set of Doug Thorley "proto-type" headers that I'm test fitting on my 69 Suburban (5.3/4L60E). They fit great and should add some decent horsepower. I'll probably run the 98-00 F-body manifolds on my 67 CrewCab since it's not going to be a show truck. I've got an extra set if decide to go that route.

Can you buy those yet?? How much??

Sicmaro · 04-01-2008, 10:31 AM

thanks for all the help guys!!! I did a lil work to the mount, got the truck manifolds to fit. Not trying to spend alot on this truck, just want a nice driver. i got the maro for show and go. thank again for the all the info.

shifty · 04-01-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Can you buy those yet?? How much??

I PM'ed the Thorley guy here at the forum what seems like a week ago, and still haven't heard anything back. I don't think they're for sale.

68 short step · 04-02-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Can you buy those yet?? How much??

yes you can... call them, they are 550$. that was the quote i got..

Sammy · 04-01-2008, 05:24 AM

Those headers look sweet in there HartRod.

03-31-2008, 08:33 AM	#1
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	5.3L...... which manifolds??? i just put a 2004 5.3 and 4l60e, i see the 98 camaro manifolds fit. i also see lots of pictures of you guys with the stock truck manifolds. my 2004 tahoe manifolds seem to hit the factory pedistal for the motor mount. i also have c5 vette manifolds. any help would be great!!!! trying to build this with out spening any money haha!!!! real low budget build. and just another one i took....... __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

03-31-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? Why is there a quad in the back? You rle like Gen III motors, don't you? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

03-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#4
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? My dad's 02 Suburban has the 5.3 and it is a good truck, but is even better with the K&N intake __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A Last edited by ed2552; 03-31-2008 at 09:08 AM.

03-31-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? I am running some from a ls6 from a z06 vette. They look like shorties. Car craft did an article that compared them to long tube headers and they did very well, others will agree that headers with a proper tune will be much better but I am happy with my choice. Stock with a tune I made almost 300 rwhp and 300 rwtq. I am now putting in a larger cam so we will see. Any of the manifolds will bolt up just getting one to fit is the problem. Dave __________________ 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!"

04-01-2008, 04:09 AM	#7
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? OK!!!! i tried the 2000 camaro manifolds and they also hit the motor mount! what mounts are you guys running?? every manifold i try hits the damn mount. PLEASE HELP............ __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

03-31-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? '98-00 F-body manifolds. Fit for me without grinding. __________________ 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.

03-31-2008, 09:08 PM	#11
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? Camaro Long tube headers for me __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-31-2008, 09:58 PM	#12
stonewall618 Just loves his truck. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cleburne, TX Posts: 263	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? looks like a manifold you would put on a BB __________________ Gold 1969 c10 LWB--350 gm crate motor 30"muds on the back...with aluminum rims with black and red Chevy bowtie center caps that look awesome! EAGLE SCOUT FTW!!!

04-01-2008, 04:13 AM	#13
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? Won't the old style turnback stock 307/350 miss the mount? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-01-2008, 04:32 AM	#15
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? I didn't know. they fit my Vortex 350 just fine.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-01-2008, 04:57 AM	#17
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? That sucks big. Someone should be able to help, has to be a header that would fit your app then. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-01-2008, 05:03 AM	#18
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? im sure there is, trying to not spend money haha. the driver side truck manifold fits, my need some grinding just for clearance but the passenger is being a bth haha __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

04-01-2008, 10:31 AM	#22
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? thanks for all the help guys!!! I did a lil work to the mount, got the truck manifolds to fit. Not trying to spend alot on this truck, just want a nice driver. i got the maro for show and go. thank again for the all the info. __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

04-01-2008, 05:24 AM	#25
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 5.3L...... which manifolds??? Those headers look sweet in there HartRod. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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