TTT...

For my '86 swap from 4.3L V6 to 5.3L V8, I needed the frames brackets from an 81 - 87 Chevy w/ a V8 motor (junkyard special - $50 total). Those bracket holes were slotted by 1/2" upward for smooth mounting of the 5.3L. Chevy 350ci motor mounts w/ BRP conversion plates are needed to mount the 5.3L in the truck. I found this out first hand when things didn't fit right. Hopefully this weekend will be different. The TH350/400 trans will mount to the 5.3L. I hear the 700R4 do as well, but don't quote me.

I've got the 5.3 / 4L60E / PCM / All accessories / engine harness. All that'll be left after this weekend is move the trans mount forward, change the fuel feed line, implement a 340LPH fuel pump, graft the NBS wiring into my OBS wiring, radiator, e-fans, and UDP. A/C compressor hook-ups to be made right before summer. Rear end will have to wait on additional funds.