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Gunnin4ya · 07-09-2018, 03:07 PM

Has anyone had any luck putting in the engine with longtubes on it? They are speed engineering 1 7/8 on a 5.3. Gotta figure out where to adjust the sliding mounts and hoping I can do it in one shot. But looking at pics ot looks really close. Cab is on if that makes a difference and it is a 65.

NC_John · 07-09-2018, 05:30 PM

Are you asking if you can install the engine with headers already bolted up?

Gunnin4ya · 07-09-2018, 06:18 PM

Yepper

Macdaddy1 · 07-09-2018, 11:08 PM

Gunnin4ya

Take some pics of the headers after install please as I think those are the same ones That i want to try on my 65 5.3 swap

BR3W CITY · 07-09-2018, 11:13 PM

I think if the front clip was off you probably could insert it from the front with the headers on. With the front end on though, I'd think you'd have a hard time stabbing it in there.

Gunnin4ya · 07-10-2018, 08:25 AM

Here you go, I had to cut where the dust shield top portion goes off of my 4l80e. I knew I would the ears but was not aware of the top bolt holes.

Gunnin4ya · 07-10-2018, 08:26 AM

I will get some pics for you Mac when it is installed

Macdaddy1 · 07-10-2018, 12:15 PM

Thanks. Especially the driver side as I am using the original clutch linkage and need to determine whether there is enough clearance.

87chevy.com · 07-10-2018, 09:40 PM

Its like 10 bolts.. why not just remove them and install them when it's in the truck.. seems a whole lot simpler and easier than running around the truck fiddling with it...

Gunnin4ya · 07-12-2018, 07:12 PM

With cpp perches and sliding motor mounts it will not go in with speed engineering 1 7/8 longtubes. Good news is the 4l80e fits with the low hump with about 1/2" clearance. Tons of room on the back of the engine and firewall.

Macdaddy1 · 07-12-2018, 09:49 PM

Wow that sucks. What is your plan B?

Gunnin4ya · 07-13-2018, 04:54 AM

Just took them off and installed them after the motor was in. Had to massage the passenger side. It is a pain doing it by yourself.

07-09-2018, 03:07 PM	#1
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Header question Has anyone had any luck putting in the engine with longtubes on it? They are speed engineering 1 7/8 on a 5.3. Gotta figure out where to adjust the sliding mounts and hoping I can do it in one shot. But looking at pics ot looks really close. Cab is on if that makes a difference and it is a 65.

07-09-2018, 05:30 PM	#2
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: Header question Are you asking if you can install the engine with headers already bolted up? __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

07-09-2018, 06:18 PM	#3
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Re: Header question Yepper

07-09-2018, 11:08 PM	#4
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: Header question Gunnin4ya Take some pics of the headers after install please as I think those are the same ones That i want to try on my 65 5.3 swap

07-09-2018, 11:13 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Header question I think if the front clip was off you probably could insert it from the front with the headers on. With the front end on though, I'd think you'd have a hard time stabbing it in there. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-10-2018, 08:25 AM	#6
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Re: Header question Here you go, I had to cut where the dust shield top portion goes off of my 4l80e. I knew I would the ears but was not aware of the top bolt holes. Attached Images

07-10-2018, 08:26 AM	#7
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Re: Header question I will get some pics for you Mac when it is installed

07-10-2018, 12:15 PM	#8
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: Header question Thanks. Especially the driver side as I am using the original clutch linkage and need to determine whether there is enough clearance.

07-10-2018, 09:40 PM	#9
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Header question Its like 10 bolts.. why not just remove them and install them when it's in the truck.. seems a whole lot simpler and easier than running around the truck fiddling with it... __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

07-12-2018, 07:12 PM	#10
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Re: Header question With cpp perches and sliding motor mounts it will not go in with speed engineering 1 7/8 longtubes. Good news is the 4l80e fits with the low hump with about 1/2" clearance. Tons of room on the back of the engine and firewall.

07-12-2018, 09:49 PM	#11
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: Header question Wow that sucks. What is your plan B?

07-13-2018, 04:54 AM	#12
Gunnin4ya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 93	Re: Header question Just took them off and installed them after the motor was in. Had to massage the passenger side. It is a pain doing it by yourself.



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