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Old 04-30-2014, 09:11 PM   #81
ivorton74
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Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!!

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Originally Posted by AGearHead4Life View Post
Your trans crossmember isn't moved back? Usually it has to go back about 2" when using a 4l60e in replacement of a 700r4. So, since you're truck came with a 3 speed, I'd expect it to have to be moved back even further. Maybe I missed something?
I know man...thats what i told the guys at the shop...
but i have the engine set all the way back and still didnt have to move the crossmember. Im thinking maybe its these ebay swap plates im using. Should've spent the extra cash for dirty dingo ones instead. I had to drill two new holes in the crossmember for the trans mounts about half an inch forward from the stock holes....which we thought was kinda weird but the tranny is sitting on there fine so its good i guess
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