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5.3 Engine Swap: Part 2 - Tech Project

Taking care of the bottom end.

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Engine Swap Engine Block
  • Engine Swap New Sensor
    Our first trip to Rotolo Chevrolet got us the new cam shaft sensor and the new external style water tube.
    Engine Swap New Sensor
    Our first trip to Rotolo Chevrolet got us the new cam shaft sensor and the new external st
  • Engine Swap Bolting Up
    As soon as we took out the old water tube, the intake dropped in and bolted up with no problem.
    Engine Swap Bolting Up
    As soon as we took out the old water tube, the intake dropped in and bolted up with no pro
  • Engine Swap New Lsi Tube
    The new LS1 tube runs externally and bolts up perfectly.
  • Engine Swap New Ls Engine Parts
    Milodon had all the new goodies for the LS engines.
  • Engine Swap Stock Oil Pan
    After removing the stock truck oil pan you can see how much shorter the new Milodon pan is in comparison to the old one. This shortness will keep the oil pan from hanging below the frame.
    Engine Swap Stock Oil Pan
    After removing the stock truck oil pan you can see how much shorter the new Milodon pan is
  • Engine Swap Remove Oil Pan Gasket
    We removed the oil pan gasket from the old pan and used it, as it was still good and re-useable.
    Engine Swap Remove Oil Pan Gasket
    We removed the oil pan gasket from the old pan and used it, as it was still good and re-us
  • Engine Swap Removing Upstick
    The stock windage tray and pick up stick needed to be removed.
  • Engine Swap Old Tray Off
    With the old tray off, the build was ready for the new Milodon accessories that were going to be replaced.
    Engine Swap Old Tray Off
    With the old tray off, the build was ready for the new Milodon accessories that were going
  • Engine Swap Windage Tray
    The new windage tray and oil pick up stick went on with ease.
  • Engine Swap New Oil Pan
    The new oil pan is shallow and will also allow you to relocate your oil filter, keeping the filter from hanging below the oil pan.
    Engine Swap New Oil Pan
    The new oil pan is shallow and will also allow you to relocate your oil filter, keeping th
  • Engine Swap Arp Bolt Kit
    The ARP bolt kit kept the pan in place.
  • Engine Swap Conversion
    The conversion was coming together and the engine was starting to look like an LS engine.
SOURCE
Daves Goldenwest Auto Wrecking
6972 Garden Grove Blvd.
Westminister
714-898-4343
Milodon Inc.
2250 Agate Court
Simi Valley
CA  93065
805-577-5950
www.milodon.com
Weiand
www.holley.com
ARP Fasteners
1863 Eastman Avenue
Ventura
CA  93003
800-826-3045
www.arpfasteners.com
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