5.3 into '52 GMC Burb

[azcornman]

I think this is my 1st post here. Been lurking about a year ever since I bought my 52 GMC Ambulance. No glass, no seats, no engine/tranny, no radiator. Just replaced the lower half of the firewall and floor and kick panels. That was the only rust to speak of. Lots of undercoating and it did it's job well. Was an Army ambulance with stretcher racks, fold down jump seats, vent on the roof and lights all over the place. I'm now mocking up the engine placement. Have the frame on jack stands almost dead level across the top rails. What angle do you put your engine in compared to the frame? It is a pickup engine 2004. Oil pan is quite low, use another pan? I've got lots of questions. Will be posting quite a bit in the future.

Azcornman

[iowaboynca]

Sounds like a cool project. There's a couple of LS swaps w/Burbs here. Also for engine info i like to check out the LSx swap section under 'Engine and Drivetrain' lot of info there too.

welcome and be sure to post some pics.

[Iceburgh]

Post away we will help where we can.
What do you have for suspension?

[Advanced Design]

Welcome azcornman! Always great to have another Suburban build. I installed the powertrain fairly level front to rear with the frame rails...and may need to adjust once I get to the prop shaft working angles.

The truck pan will probably be too deep...mine is with the Heidts IFS....and will need to be replaced with another. Maybe Camaro pan...Iceburgh, what pan did you use?
Good luck with the build, post up pictures and ask lots of questions. We all learn something.

[Iceburgh]

I started with a truck pan but it hung way to low for comfort.
I went with a Holley pan....now it is above my cross member. Much better but $600