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08-16-2008, 03:14 PM
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Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
I have read a lot about concern for hood clearance with the truck manifold. I just finished test fitting an '04 LM4 into a 98 Sonoma using Jared's latest mounts. Using the bottom holes (meaning the engine sits higher) and with the engine more forward, I can close my hood and do not even see any impressions from the intake on the hood mat. I still have the option to lower the engine and move it back but will wait until I bolt up the tranny. Right now just want to accurately mark the frame for the compressor notch and test fit the headers.
I had to clean off a little bit of the welds on the mount brackets so when I installed the bolts w/washers in the block, I could slide the bracket full forward/backward. Probably unnecessary since the middle of the slot is probably where it will end up, but I wanted to be able to get full movement of the engine, if needed. Other than that, the mounts/brackets fit PERFECTLY. Great job, Jared. |
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08-17-2008, 02:13 AM
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
hey man,just finished up my 98 s10 5.3.I enjoyed it!Ended up having to cut more out for ac when motor was in.no big deal.Have any questions let me know. Mike
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08-19-2008, 07:53 PM
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its just greg
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
well damn, I might need to get his mounts too.
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08-19-2008, 10:52 PM
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
Just a suggestion but, did you test fit the hood with the accesories on? I believe the alternator comes pretty close to the hood if you are using the truck accesories. Good Luck!!
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08-19-2008, 11:01 PM
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its just greg
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
oh, I didn't think about that, your right its the alternator and the throttle body, along with a sensor that hit the hood. did the TB clear because if it did then everything else should be fine.
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08-20-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
Yes, that test fit was with intake and alternator.
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08-21-2008, 03:00 AM
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its just greg
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
well damn, looks like i need to lower my motor a bit. thanks for the info, did you get the headers in there yet?
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08-21-2008, 10:54 AM
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
The header is touching the orange cover on the rod, just barely. Will probably pull the rod and have it modded for piece of mind.
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08-21-2008, 02:55 PM
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its just greg
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
by rod yoou mean the steering shaft right?
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08-21-2008, 08:12 PM
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Makin Sparks
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
Pull the orange cover off.
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08-24-2008, 01:15 AM
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its just greg
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Re: Truck 5.3L/98 Sonoma Test Fit Update
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