1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

akepler · 03-31-2011, 09:38 PM

I've been trying to track down some information on swapping a 5.3/6.0 into a early chevy truck (1947-53) and haven't really been able to find a comprehensive website or post. I'm sure there is something out there but if someone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

At this time, I am trying to track down an suitable project vehicle, but today stumbled across a possibly decent LQ9 6.0L that a co-worker has had sitting around from an abandoned project. He wants to get rid of it and is asking ~$300. This seems like a good price for motor, accessories, and ECM, but my only reference point is what they are going for on Ebay. I'm new to the game and have a lot to learn; are there any inherent issues with the 6.0, are rebuild parts readily available, what tranny should I use for optimum highway cruising etc...?

Again, this will be my first project and need some better guidance than what I've ran across. Thanks in advance for any advice!

rjs53 · 03-31-2011, 11:12 PM

If you do a search on the topic there are threads on it. Plenty of people doing it these days.

Atomsplitter · 04-01-2011, 09:01 PM

Here's a guy using an LQ9 in his '50:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=LQ9

Just go to the main thread listing and input LQ9 under the Search button, there's a bunch of posts there!

Nsanehotrodz · 04-01-2011, 09:59 PM

Check out the 52' I'm building. If you don't buy that engine let me know.

akepler · 04-01-2011, 10:37 PM

I talked to guy offering the 6.0 today and we are going to try and meet up Sunday to make the trade. I picked up a couple SA design how-to books today about LS rebuilds and LS swaps; they appear to have good step-by-step instructions.

Do guys usually fab up their own engine mounts for these old trucks or are there aftermarket mounts out there? I have looked on Street & Performance and various other sites but have not found anything.

50adrod · 04-03-2011, 11:00 PM

thats a good price, you can buy weld in LS motor mounts from speedway

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-LS...unts,7631.html
you can check my build also I did a 5.3 /4l60 in my 50

03-31-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
akepler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 9	1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 I've been trying to track down some information on swapping a 5.3/6.0 into a early chevy truck (1947-53) and haven't really been able to find a comprehensive website or post. I'm sure there is something out there but if someone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. At this time, I am trying to track down an suitable project vehicle, but today stumbled across a possibly decent LQ9 6.0L that a co-worker has had sitting around from an abandoned project. He wants to get rid of it and is asking ~$300. This seems like a good price for motor, accessories, and ECM, but my only reference point is what they are going for on Ebay. I'm new to the game and have a lot to learn; are there any inherent issues with the 6.0, are rebuild parts readily available, what tranny should I use for optimum highway cruising etc...? Again, this will be my first project and need some better guidance than what I've ran across. Thanks in advance for any advice!

03-31-2011, 11:12 PM	#2
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: 1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 If you do a search on the topic there are threads on it. Plenty of people doing it these days. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

04-01-2011, 09:01 PM	#3
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: 1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 Here's a guy using an LQ9 in his '50: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=LQ9 Just go to the main thread listing and input LQ9 under the Search button, there's a bunch of posts there!

04-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#4
Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: 1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 Check out the 52' I'm building. If you don't buy that engine let me know.

04-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#5
akepler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 9	Re: 1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 I talked to guy offering the 6.0 today and we are going to try and meet up Sunday to make the trade. I picked up a couple SA design how-to books today about LS rebuilds and LS swaps; they appear to have good step-by-step instructions. Do guys usually fab up their own engine mounts for these old trucks or are there aftermarket mounts out there? I have looked on Street & Performance and various other sites but have not found anything.

04-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#6
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: 1947-53 Engine Swap 6.0/5.3 thats a good price, you can buy weld in LS motor mounts from speedway http://www.speedwaymotors.com/LS1-LS...unts,7631.html you can check my build also I did a 5.3 /4l60 in my 50 __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck Last edited by 50adrod; 04-03-2011 at 11:05 PM.

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