you need those front gaskets for the cam swap? i have them and a new harmonic balencer bolt.. pm me if you need anything like that.

 

Thanks but I'm covered.

 

It will be worth it in the end Same cam going in the 6L?

 

Yes, for now. Unless it is a cam/lifter problem I'm hearing in the 5.3. Future includes cam (probably the GT2-3), 90mm TB, meth injection.

 

So far so good, no broken electrical connectors, no twisted bolts, radix off without screwing up the gaskets and hood off without any dings. Knocking on wood.

Now have to figure out how pull this thing, support the trans, and roll it out of the garage to make room to work on the engines.

 

Best/easiest way to get the motor in and out is to put a floor jack under the trans pan to get the bellhousing up some then use a load leveler on the motor with it tucked right above the valley cover. Then as soon as you get it off the engine mounts turn it sideways and lifter her on out.

 

Yup, put a jack under tranny to support it. I didn't use a load leveler when I pulled mine, I just bolted a chain to each side and used the cherry picker to lift it right out. Had about a 1/4" of room next to the radiator and the flywheel from the back. Tight fit but it came right out.

 

Something like this guys? Yes it was tight. Did manage to scratch the upper lip of the firewall a bit.

 

looks like your making progress there! its never fun looking foward to all that work but its worth it in the end!too bad all the sweet trucks are so far away, id love to help.

 

its not that bad i did my 10 times and about 6 other for different people