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grandwheeler · 04-15-2011, 06:05 PM

has any one ever done this switched 5.7 to a 5.3 with 4x4 that would like to share some insite. thanks,Randy

iluvmy72 · 04-17-2011, 04:38 PM

here ya go man....this thread is from a couple of weeks ago that someone just did....nice guy....I've PM'd him a few questions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450164

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-18-2011, 09:03 PM

Do it it will be sweet and well worth it. Some good info in that thread that was posted!
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grandwheeler · 04-19-2011, 09:53 PM

mine is 4x4 and carbed just wondering if i can adapt my 700r4 and probably a whole lot of other things that i'm not even thinking of

iluvmy72 · 04-19-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by grandwheeler

mine is 4x4 and carbed just wondering if i can adapt my 700r4 and probably a whole lot of other things that i'm not even thinking of

I could be wrong....but I think all you would need is a torque converter lockup kit.

Pop's C-10 · 04-20-2011, 12:40 AM

You need a spacer that fits between tha TC& flywheel too
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iluvmy72 · 04-23-2011, 09:40 PM

well....there I go again be wrong!!

04-15-2011, 06:05 PM	#1
grandwheeler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: st paul.mn Posts: 11	86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 has any one ever done this switched 5.7 to a 5.3 with 4x4 that would like to share some insite. thanks,Randy

04-17-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: 86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 here ya go man....this thread is from a couple of weeks ago that someone just did....nice guy....I've PM'd him a few questions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450164

04-18-2011, 09:03 PM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 Do it it will be sweet and well worth it. Some good info in that thread that was posted! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
grandwheeler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: st paul.mn Posts: 11	Re: 86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 mine is 4x4 and carbed just wondering if i can adapt my 700r4 and probably a whole lot of other things that i'm not even thinking of

04-20-2011, 12:40 AM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 You need a spacer that fits between tha TC& flywheel too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-23-2011, 09:40 PM	#7
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	Re: 86 suburban 1/2, 5.7 to 5.3 well....there I go again be wrong!!



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