5.3 from a front wheel drive car

prater_1 · 10-17-2009, 01:51 AM

ok so i was wondering if a 5.3(ls4) from a front wheel driven car like say a 06+ monte ss, 06+ impala ss or a like car could be hooked up to a 4l60 trany and made to work in a jimmy???

***philntx*** · 10-17-2009, 11:33 AM

It could, however, you'd have to strip it to the bare external block, replace the waterpump, all front accessories, intake manifold, etc.

If you are buying a complete motor, you aren't going to use much of what you are purchasing.

trav308 · 10-17-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by prater_1

ok so i was wondering if a 5.3(ls4) from a front wheel driven car like say a 06+ monte ss, 06+ impala ss or a like car could be hooked up to a 4l60 trany and made to work in a jimmy???

I don't think so. The LS4 was designed specifically for transverse mounting for front-wheel drive. The length is also shorter. From crankshaft to flex plate is 13mm shorter than other Gen III and IV engines. You might be able to do it if ya tear it down, but for what you would have into it you'd be better off buying a more common LM7/LQ4/LQ9 or even a decently prices LS1 or L92

prater_1 · 10-18-2009, 10:03 PM

thats what i thought but wanted to make sure thanks for the info!!!!

10-17-2009, 01:51 AM	#1
prater_1 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Ft. Worth,Tx User is: OffLine	5.3 from a front wheel drive car ok so i was wondering if a 5.3(ls4) from a front wheel driven car like say a 06+ monte ss, 06+ impala ss or a like car could be hooked up to a 4l60 trany and made to work in a jimmy???
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10-17-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
*philntx* Build them right....Mod Age: 54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,123 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: 5.3 from a front wheel drive car It could, however, you'd have to strip it to the bare external block, replace the waterpump, all front accessories, intake manifold, etc. If you are buying a complete motor, you aren't going to use much of what you are purchasing.
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10-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
trav308 Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 12 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5.3 from a front wheel drive car Quote: Originally Posted by prater_1 ok so i was wondering if a 5.3(ls4) from a front wheel driven car like say a 06+ monte ss, 06+ impala ss or a like car could be hooked up to a 4l60 trany and made to work in a jimmy??? I don't think so. The LS4 was designed specifically for transverse mounting for front-wheel drive. The length is also shorter. From crankshaft to flex plate is 13mm shorter than other Gen III and IV engines. You might be able to do it if ya tear it down, but for what you would have into it you'd be better off buying a more common LM7/LQ4/LQ9 or even a decently prices LS1 or L92
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10-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
prater_1 Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Ft. Worth,Tx User is: OffLine	Re: 5.3 from a front wheel drive car thats what i thought but wanted to make sure thanks for the info!!!!
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