crap that sucks haha

[DBYRD]

So we are doing a 4.3 to 6.0 swap in a 99 nbs truck. We have the motor in but we have noticed that the very front of the oil pan is hitting on what I think maybe has something to do with the powersteering box? Its a long round cylinder type thing that runs behind the back of the first or second cross member. What do we need to do to make this work? take out the pan and modify it or is there some kind of aftermarket pan we can buy? thanks for you input!

[RedHeartbeat]

Sounds like you have the engine sitting too low.

[Red03SilSS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Jul 10 2006, 09&#58;11 PM) [snapback]57708[/snapback]</div>

Sounds like you have the engine sitting too low.
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So then the motor mounts that we used werent right after all huh? this shit sucks and is getting nerveracking&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;

[NITROUS]

Is it hitting on the rack and pinion? Can you give us some pics?

[Red03SilSS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NITROUS &#064; Jul 10 2006, 09&#58;13 PM) [snapback]57711[/snapback]</div>

Is it hitting on the rack and pinion? Can you give us some pics?
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Yes, I believe it is the rack and pinion. Ill see if he can get some pics up. We are so close to having it in&#33;&#33; IT sucks&#33;&#33;

[RedHeartbeat]

Is his truck lowered any? If so, was it an even amount at both ends? What I&#39;m getting at is that you can get a level and measure the bottom of the transmission pan or oil pan and compare it to your&#39;s or a stock truck, something close to the same rake as his. That will let you know if it&#39;s sitting level or not. You could measure from the end of the transmission to the ground and then the front pulley to the ground and compare it to something else similar to see if the measurements are close. Doesn&#39;t matter the distance to the ground, just the difference from one end to the other.

[Red03SilSS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Jul 10 2006, 09&#58;30 PM) [snapback]57717[/snapback]</div>

Is his truck lowered any? If so, was it an even amount at both ends? What I&#39;m getting at is that you can get a level and measure the bottom of the transmission pan or oil pan and compare it to your&#39;s or a stock truck, something close to the same rake as his. That will let you know if it&#39;s sitting level or not. You could measure from the end of the transmission to the ground and then the front pulley to the ground and compare it to something else similar to see if the measurements are close. Doesn&#39;t matter the distance to the ground, just the difference from one end to the other.
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We&#39;ll we did put a 2 inch drop on the rear. But that didnt mess with tthe 4.3 any. the front is stock suspension

[RedHeartbeat]

These measurements are to see if the engine is sitting too low. You&#39;d have to take a few other measurements to reference a location on the frame to see where the engine is sitting. You should have most of those measurements in your reference manual on your frame machine if you have one.

[Defunct SO]

I was under the impression that the 6.0 should bolt right in a nbs truck since the 4.8, 5.3 do. Should it not be just a matter of having the right mounts?
I&#39;d be very curious to know the ins and outs of doing this swap.
My &#39;04 v-6 truck may get a make over under the hood.
Are you going to try and make the factory gauges and everything else work?

[Red03SilSS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(trtturbo &#064; Jul 10 2006, 10&#58;40 PM) [snapback]57729[/snapback]</div>

I was under the impression that the 6.0 should bolt right in a nbs truck since the 4.8, 5.3 do. Should it not be just a matter of having the right mounts?
I&#39;d be very curious to know the ins and outs of doing this swap.
My &#39;04 v-6 truck may get a make over under the hood.
Are you going to try and make the factory gauges and everything else work?
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We have a new PCM so everything should.


As for the frame machine red. We have a karr Grabber frame machine and body Lock Systems, along with A computerized arm with a comp full of measurment back at the shop. Ill have to check it in the morning when I get there. What about the GM crash reference manuals. Will that have anything in it? BC we have every volume from the early 90s and newer. Thanks Man

Daniel