Transmission Crossmember with 4L60E and 5.3 LS Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TA_C10 · 11-06-2018, 10:29 PM

Hey guys, transmission mounting question for my swap.

My specs:
5.3 LM7
4l60e

I basically have this kit:

I have installed the engine mounts in the rear holes because the oil pan was too close for comfort on the crossmember. My issue is now I have the engine and trans mounted but with the trans crossmember pictured above, the trans sits too low and oil pan hits the engine crossmember... It's almost like I need to add a 2" square piece of tubing to raise the trans up to make it work. Is this normal?

Kinda like Hart_Rod did in the picture here is what it appears I need to do:

11-06-2018, 10:29 PM	#1
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Transmission Crossmember with 4L60E and 5.3 LS Swap Hey guys, transmission mounting question for my swap. My specs: 5.3 LM7 4l60e I basically have this kit: I have installed the engine mounts in the rear holes because the oil pan was too close for comfort on the crossmember. My issue is now I have the engine and trans mounted but with the trans crossmember pictured above, the trans sits too low and oil pan hits the engine crossmember... It's almost like I need to add a 2" square piece of tubing to raise the trans up to make it work. Is this normal? Kinda like Hart_Rod did in the picture here is what it appears I need to do: __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money". Last edited by TA_C10; 11-06-2018 at 10:39 PM.

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