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Old 06-06-2009, 05:19 PM   #1
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5.3 conversion

I am building a 68 chevy with a 5.3 out of an 04 pickup and when I set the motor in the frame I discovered that the exhaust manifolds are going to hit the frame rails. I have already powder coated the frame so notching the frame for clearance is out of the question. What are you guys who have done this conversion doing for exhaust? I am running the early classic motor mounts just in case that is going to make a difference. Any help would be great. Thanx
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:28 PM   #2
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Re: 5.3 conversion

Are you using stock manifolds?
You can get some Pacesetter headers or try a different motor mount.
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Old 06-06-2009, 05:34 PM   #3
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Re: 5.3 conversion

fbody 98-02 exhaust manifold will work on I know 73-87.
Or you can go with the thorleys, awesome header.
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Old 06-06-2009, 09:19 PM   #4
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Re: 5.3 conversion

I spent 230.00 on the motor mounts so I am using them. The problem is the stock manifolds hit the frame so no I am not using them. I am looking for some that will fit without having to notch the frame. This is a 68 so I am not sure that the info on the 73-87 will do me any good. Thanx for the input though.
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Old 06-06-2009, 10:31 PM   #5
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Re: 5.3 conversion

Ive done 5.3 conversions on a 71 & and my 85 had to cut both frames about the same amount to clear the manifolds so if F-body manifolds clear a 73-87 it should fit yours.
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Old 06-06-2009, 11:20 PM   #6
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Re: 5.3 conversion

i cut my frame..... ive been told that 98 f-body manifolds will clear. no other year will work. I tried the truck, 99-02 f-body and 97-up corvette.

and fyi, you only have to cut the pass side frame to clear the truck manifolds.
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Old 06-07-2009, 10:37 AM   #7
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Re: 5.3 conversion

there was a guy on here that successfully used trailblazer ss manifolds, not sure what engine mounts he had though. I've heard the 04-06 GTO manifolds work too, I picked up a pair for my swap but haven't started yet.
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Old 06-07-2009, 11:23 AM   #8
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Re: 5.3 conversion

IF you really want the hot thing, then look at the previous installs in the web for the headers that fit the Gen III motors into a 67-72 truck. They are made by Doug Thorley and they even had a web purchase price on here for awhile. I have a set sitting in my storage for my LS-1 that I am putting in my 68. They would fit your 5.3, also.
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Old 06-07-2009, 12:13 PM   #9
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I spent 230.00 on the motor mounts so I am using them. The problem is the stock manifolds hit the frame so no I am not using them. I am looking for some that will fit without having to notch the frame. This is a 68 so I am not sure that the info on the 73-87 will do me any good. Thanx for the input though.
you can come up and check out my swap anytime you want to man, remember me i bought one of your fender patch panels.
im using swap headers on my 5.3 just put engine and trans in last time yesterday, im using factory mounts with s&p plates. give me a call
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Old 06-07-2009, 12:35 PM   #10
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Re: 5.3 conversion

Here is a link to the headers. Hart_Rod did the test fit for them.

http://www.dougthorleyheaders.com/pr...productID/1029

Here are pictures of an LS1 w 98 F-body manifolds.

http://satellitehead.com/gallery/dis...album=9&pos=86
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Old 06-07-2009, 03:33 PM   #11
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there was a guy on here that successfully used trailblazer ss manifolds, not sure what engine mounts he had though. I've heard the 04-06 GTO manifolds work too, I picked up a pair for my swap but haven't started yet.
That was me! Here is a link for the pictures of the Trailblazer SS manifolds. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331689

I was going with Doug's headers so I tried them for the folks that wanted to run manifolds to see how well they fit. IMO they fit pretty darn good! Thats with the ECE gen III engine mounts.
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Old 06-08-2009, 11:37 AM   #12
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Re: 5.3 conversion

I used manifolds from a ls6 (from a zo6) motor for a while, Now I did build my own motor mounts so it was made to fit...
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Old 06-08-2009, 12:40 PM   #13
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Re: 5.3 conversion

oops got custom 68's handle wrong sorry dave, thanks for chiming in.
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Old 06-08-2009, 02:17 PM   #14
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Re: 5.3 conversion

i used stainless steel headers for a 98-02 F-body. Fit like a glove and no clearancing the frame.
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Old 06-08-2009, 03:58 PM   #15
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oops got custom 68's handle wrong sorry dave, thanks for chiming in.
I skipped right over that the first time so no biggie...
I forgot to add I did swap to mid length camaro headers. Brad and I compared or motor locations and they are pretty close. Mine maybe a tad lower but they look pretty simular except for his shiny headers
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