malibukeith said:
Ok sorry to hijack but just to make sure because I am about to order mounts. If I order the spohn mounts I can basically bolt the 99 1500 5.3L engine into the car with no problems? I will also be able to use the AC compressor that is on the stock 5.3L in the stock location with no problems? What about the stock truck oil pan? Do I have to do anything with that? Will I have to have a drive shaft made? Running a 700R4. Thanks is advance, Keith.
I wouldn't say "no problems". However the obstacles you run into are easily fixed. Yes, the stock truck compressor will fit, but it will be close. As far as the truck oil pan goes, I haven't heard of it being used with the spohn mounts but I don't see why it wont fit. It is going to hang down VERY LOW. Using a 700r4 usually requires the driveshaft to be shortened.