67 C-10 5.3 swap questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jobee1967 · 03-18-2013, 03:51 PM

This is my first post, so go easy on me. I'm in the process of restoring the 67 c-10 longbed stepside my late grandpa bought new. Decided to do a 5.3 LS/ TH400 swap to make it a little more fun to drive than the original 250 / 3 speed. Here is the question....is there a set of mounts available to bolt the 5.3 up to my 6 cylinder frame towers? Thanks in advance.

Jason

Sbehie · 03-18-2013, 04:05 PM

Not a 100% but I think if you search "Dirty Dingo" is a company out of AZ that makes those.

Mint68 · 03-18-2013, 04:15 PM

Check this section out, there is a FAQ section that may have your answer. I think being a 2wheel drive makes it easier. Maybe ask a moderator to move your post there and it might get more traffic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

brad_man_72 · 03-18-2013, 04:15 PM

Speed and performance makes adapter plates as well as many other places, you can also find templates to make the mounts yourself.

Check out the section of the forum dedicated to LSx swaps in the engine and drivetrain section of the forum.
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chasinhiway · 03-19-2013, 08:37 AM

I used the dirty dingo mounts and adapters. the motor bolted right to the 6 cylinder towers with what I feel is good clearance.

b.eddy's72 · 03-19-2013, 08:44 AM

No need for my input cause this one was answered QUICK

MARKDTN · 03-19-2013, 11:01 AM

Just curious why you would do a TH400 with a 5.3? If you have the computer, you may as well put a 4L60E and get the benefits of overdrive.

1970 C10 MJW · 03-19-2013, 12:23 PM

might i suggest you join us over at the LSx swap section. if you go to the home page go to engine and drivetrain section then there is a huge sub forum for LSx swaps
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

jobee1967 · 03-20-2013, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the info everybody.

chasinhiway, can you give me the particulars on what you ordered from dirty dingo? There are a ton of choices there and I'm not sure what to pick.

MARKDTN, I'm doing a carb swap on the 5.3 so thats the reason for using the turbo 400. I'm a lot more comfortable with a carb and think it fits in a little better with the old truck.

Jason

chasinhiway · 03-21-2013, 09:59 AM

These are the adapters I used:

http://dirtydingo.com/store/index.ph...=1_206_305_335

They also sell the engine mount itself that I bought. The passenger side rubber mount has to be trimmed at the bottom and theirs comes trimmed. I called them and told them what I was doing and they told me what would work.

Vintage Windmills · 03-21-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jobee1967

Thanks for the info everybody.

chasinhiway, can you give me the particulars on what you ordered from dirty dingo? There are a ton of choices there and I'm not sure what to pick.

MARKDTN, I'm doing a carb swap on the 5.3 so thats the reason for using the turbo 400. I'm a lot more comfortable with a carb and think it fits in a little better with the old truck.

Jason

You could get a 700r4 and get locking torque converter and overdrive without a computer. Thats what I'd do with a carbed 5.3. I've got one in my 71 with a 402

MARKDTN · 03-21-2013, 11:55 AM

I will probably be flamed, but to me there is absolutely no reason to carburate an LS. They are made to be fuel injected. It will not cost any more to inject it than carb it and you will be SO FAR ahead in reliability and mileage. Flame away, but that is my .02

03-18-2013, 03:51 PM	#1
jobee1967 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connersville, IN Posts: 2	67 C-10 5.3 swap questions This is my first post, so go easy on me. I'm in the process of restoring the 67 c-10 longbed stepside my late grandpa bought new. Decided to do a 5.3 LS/ TH400 swap to make it a little more fun to drive than the original 250 / 3 speed. Here is the question....is there a set of mounts available to bolt the 5.3 up to my 6 cylinder frame towers? Thanks in advance. Jason

03-18-2013, 04:05 PM	#2
Sbehie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Phoenix az Posts: 5	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions Not a 100% but I think if you search "Dirty Dingo" is a company out of AZ that makes those.

03-18-2013, 04:15 PM	#3
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions Check this section out, there is a FAQ section that may have your answer. I think being a 2wheel drive makes it easier. Maybe ask a moderator to move your post there and it might get more traffic. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

03-18-2013, 04:15 PM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions Speed and performance makes adapter plates as well as many other places, you can also find templates to make the mounts yourself. Check out the section of the forum dedicated to LSx swaps in the engine and drivetrain section of the forum. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-19-2013, 08:37 AM	#5
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions I used the dirty dingo mounts and adapters. the motor bolted right to the 6 cylinder towers with what I feel is good clearance. Attached Images

03-19-2013, 08:44 AM	#6
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions No need for my input cause this one was answered QUICK __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

03-19-2013, 11:01 AM	#7
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,168	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions Just curious why you would do a TH400 with a 5.3? If you have the computer, you may as well put a 4L60E and get the benefits of overdrive. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

03-19-2013, 12:23 PM	#8
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions might i suggest you join us over at the LSx swap section. if you go to the home page go to engine and drivetrain section then there is a huge sub forum for LSx swaps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206 __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

03-20-2013, 07:06 PM	#9
jobee1967 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connersville, IN Posts: 2	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions Thanks for the info everybody. chasinhiway, can you give me the particulars on what you ordered from dirty dingo? There are a ton of choices there and I'm not sure what to pick. MARKDTN, I'm doing a carb swap on the 5.3 so thats the reason for using the turbo 400. I'm a lot more comfortable with a carb and think it fits in a little better with the old truck. Jason

03-21-2013, 09:59 AM	#10
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions These are the adapters I used: http://dirtydingo.com/store/index.ph...=1_206_305_335 They also sell the engine mount itself that I bought. The passenger side rubber mount has to be trimmed at the bottom and theirs comes trimmed. I called them and told them what I was doing and they told me what would work.

03-21-2013, 11:55 AM	#12
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,168	Re: 67 C-10 5.3 swap questions I will probably be flamed, but to me there is absolutely no reason to carburate an LS. They are made to be fuel injected. It will not cost any more to inject it than carb it and you will be SO FAR ahead in reliability and mileage. Flame away, but that is my .02 __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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