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shifty · 06-12-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Custom

Just as a warning, I am not sure if the block is the same as the SSR, but the dip stick for these engines are in the oil pan. When you swtich to the truck pan, it uses a dipstick in the block. You can locate and drill.

did you actually need to do this? I got an LS1 out of a car, tossed on a oil pan from a truck, and you must replace the oil pickup, dipstick tube, dipstick and windage tray to adapt - the OEM dipstick tube and dipstick come bundled together, same as the oil pan and windage tray - and the truck dipstick tube plopped right into the car dipstick hole without a problem - simply used a different bolt hole to mount the dipstick (alternate hole was factory provisioned and tapped into the head)

Curious if this is not the case with the SSR or TB SS engines

69Custom · 06-12-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

did you actually need to do this? I got an LS1 out of a car, tossed on a oil pan from a truck, and you must replace the oil pickup, dipstick tube, dipstick and windage tray to adapt - the OEM dipstick tube and dipstick come bundled together, same as the oil pan and windage tray - and the truck dipstick tube plopped right into the car dipstick hole without a problem - simply used a different bolt hole to mount the dipstick (alternate hole was factory provisioned and tapped into the head)

Curious if this is not the case with the SSR or TB SS engines

No hole for the SSR motor for the dipstick to go in the oil pan. Just a blank spot. I had to drill it. The upper bolt hole was there, but no hole in the block. Luckily it is easy to drill aluminum.

shifty · 06-12-2007, 02:07 PM

Do the SSR and TB SS use the same block configuration and pan?

69Custom · 06-12-2007, 03:43 PM

I am not sure if they use the same configuration, but I know that they both have the dipstick in the oilpan. Someone from ls1tech was saying that they had to do what I did with there trailblazer engine.

shifty · 06-12-2007, 04:18 PM

i remembered seeing a post in the past couple weeks over there about drilling the block for the TB SS pan (in fact, i replied in it asking). i completely forgot about that - either way, this is excellent information to consider for anyone doing the swap.

68 short step · 06-12-2007, 11:17 PM

on the oil dipstick, the block on the TB has the boss machined where the dipstick would go, but isnt drilled all the way through... so get a 3/8 drill bit and drill it through (about 1/8" of material)... easy thing to do.
got the block, water pump, and acc. bracket painted and installed back on the block... starting to look like a enigne again

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 04:56 AM

ahhh!!! Now that's what I call progress!

68 short step · 06-13-2007, 10:40 PM

getting the engine to shine (the WP and crank pullies will need more attiton, i know, and will fix)...then ill move on to the trans.. then the'll be put back together again and then comes the wiring....

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 10:49 PM

Dude that Rocks! Looks like you painted the intake??? The headers really bring it out!!!

*72CSTC5* · 06-13-2007, 10:54 PM

Damn that looks nice. Mine is on the way over!
Killer he has to do your motor so he can pay for my bill!

kyull67 · 06-13-2007, 11:00 PM

Awesome write up so far. I think this will Definitely be FAQ worthy.

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Damn that looks nice. Mine is on the way over!
Killer he has to do your motor so he can pay for my bill!

Carlos, this guy could throw the towel in on the aircraft and still make a good living with this type of work. I've been talking with don for a few months and I'm still amazed at how informative, particular, and precise he is. Don't get through with his too quickly he still has a few more surprises up his sleeve on my project!

*72CSTC5* · 06-13-2007, 11:09 PM

What do you mean aircraft, what does he do for a living? I never asked him.

68 short step · 06-13-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

Dude that Rocks! Looks like you painted the intake??? The headers really bring it out!!!

yea everything was disassembled and painted...i dont know why the header on the DR side looks dull, but it's not..

72cstc5..... i only know how to do 1 paint scheem, hope you like black/alumnium

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

What do you mean aircraft, what does he do for a living? I never asked him.

Young Man says he keeps military aircraft in the sky (mechanic) and from the looks of his work ya gotta believe him!

68 short step · 06-13-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

What do you mean aircraft, what does he do for a living? I never asked him.

work on aircrafts..

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

work on aircrafts..

let's get personal, how old are ya Don?

*72CSTC5* · 06-13-2007, 11:21 PM

well glad you called him young because he looked about my age

JHART · 06-13-2007, 11:23 PM

The question is what type of a/c?

I'm an Avionics Tech on F-18's .... but i have no fab skills! LOL

SCOTI · 06-13-2007, 11:25 PM

What brand headers? Look like the don't hang low @ all (they look to be higher than the pan @ their lowest point).

68 short step · 06-13-2007, 11:29 PM

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killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

well glad you called him young because he looked about my age

Well I'm 32 and he looks younger en me!

Hey don tell em all about the headers since your the man!

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

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Dude your just a damm puppy! You got my respect tho!

68 short step · 06-13-2007, 11:44 PM

headers are for a 00 camaro/firebird brand is pacesetters.... i have a write up on what all is needed to be done and how low they hang
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197347

killer71 · 06-13-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JHART

The question is what type of a/c?

I'm an Avionics Tech on F-18's .... but i have no fab skills! LOL

The a/c is still up for discussion. Probably go with a fly by wire unit. Unsure about the compressor unless 68 ss has came up with a plan!

06-12-2007, 02:07 PM	#28
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Killers 5.3L install Do the SSR and TB SS use the same block configuration and pan? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-12-2007, 03:43 PM	#29
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Re: Killers 5.3L install I am not sure if they use the same configuration, but I know that they both have the dipstick in the oilpan. Someone from ls1tech was saying that they had to do what I did with there trailblazer engine. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

06-12-2007, 04:18 PM	#30
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Killers 5.3L install i remembered seeing a post in the past couple weeks over there about drilling the block for the TB SS pan (in fact, i replied in it asking). i completely forgot about that - either way, this is excellent information to consider for anyone doing the swap. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-12-2007, 11:17 PM	#31
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install on the oil dipstick, the block on the TB has the boss machined where the dipstick would go, but isnt drilled all the way through... so get a 3/8 drill bit and drill it through (about 1/8" of material)... easy thing to do. got the block, water pump, and acc. bracket painted and installed back on the block... starting to look like a enigne again Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:43 AM.

06-13-2007, 04:56 AM	#32
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install ahhh!!! Now that's what I call progress! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-13-2007, 10:40 PM	#33
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install getting the engine to shine (the WP and crank pullies will need more attiton, i know, and will fix)...then ill move on to the trans.. then the'll be put back together again and then comes the wiring.... Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 08:44 AM.

06-13-2007, 10:49 PM	#34
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Killers 5.3L install Dude that Rocks! Looks like you painted the intake??? The headers really bring it out!!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-13-2007, 10:54 PM	#35
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Killers 5.3L install Damn that looks nice. Mine is on the way over! Killer he has to do your motor so he can pay for my bill!

06-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#36
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Killers 5.3L install Awesome write up so far. I think this will Definitely be FAQ worthy. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

06-13-2007, 11:09 PM	#38
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Killers 5.3L install What do you mean aircraft, what does he do for a living? I never asked him.

06-13-2007, 11:21 PM	#43
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Killers 5.3L install well glad you called him young because he looked about my age

06-13-2007, 11:23 PM	#44
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Killers 5.3L install The question is what type of a/c? I'm an Avionics Tech on F-18's .... but i have no fab skills! LOL __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

06-13-2007, 11:25 PM	#45
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Killers 5.3L install What brand headers? Look like the don't hang low @ all (they look to be higher than the pan @ their lowest point). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-13-2007, 11:29 PM	#46
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install 23

06-13-2007, 11:44 PM	#49
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Killers 5.3L install headers are for a 00 camaro/firebird brand is pacesetters.... i have a write up on what all is needed to be done and how low they hang http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197347 Last edited by 68 short step; 06-13-2007 at 11:54 PM.



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