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These are the mounts I used: https://metaltek-manufacturing.myshopify.com/collections/ebay-motors-parts-accessories-car-truck-parts-engines-components-motor-mounts/products/1973-1988-g-body-engine-mount-adapter-kit-ls-swap-monte-carlo-regal-14075a

The Metaltek MFG mounts and the Holley 302-3 pan are a great fit! Plenty of clearance oil pan to K member, and air conditioning compressor to K member. I am running the Speed Engineering 1 3/4" long tube headers, and there is the typical issues with clearance with the passenger's side frame...

I used the Holley 302-3. It is the one Holley specifically mentioned the G-Body cars in the description. That is why I chose it over the 302-2.

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Metaltek MFG mounts here. Fit perfectly with stock truck AC compressor location as well. Using ICT Billet accessory drive system.

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My 5.3 LM7 truck engine came with just the front 2 plumbed. The rears were capped/plugged from the factory. Only seems doing something like this and plumbing all four would be a good idea. Thoughts?

What shorty headers is anyone using on their 5.3 ls install? Looking at shorty headers to maintain/increase the low end torque. 1979 Malibu is going to be a daily driver. Was told by Speed Engineering that these will work. Thoughts?

Does anyone have a couple pictures of an ls installation with F-body accessory brackets with the low mount alternator? Looking to see how well this setup works with a power steering box. Looking at this type of set up.

Welcome from a neighbor in Hernando!

That’s what I’m trying to figure out. Is it even possible to tune? Or if I’m looking at a ton of time and $$$ at a professional and on a dyno. Not looking for anything more than a street tune

So, is it possible to use a Holley intake and a Speedmaster or Holley throttle body instead of an ls1,ls6, or truck intake on a 5.3 ls motor with a modified factory harness and reflashed computer? I prefer the old school/retro sleeper look.

Does anyone have a good write up with pictures on removing, resealing and reinstalling the rear quarter glass on a two door? I got one window that’s leaking a little in the rain, and both have the lower quarter moldings deteriorated. I can get those moldings from Dixie Restoration.

I have searched the forums over and over without finding a solid answer. So, at the risk of sounding redundant, I’ll go ahead and ask my question. I have a 1979 Malibu. I am planning on a 5.3 ls swap. Going to use the Holley 302-2 pan, most likely Hooker cast iron headers or Speed Engineering...

The recovery is coming along. Better than that, the ls swap planning is coming along too! Thanks Longroof!

Sorry Longroof. I planned on getting started with my ls swap, but unfortunately was stopped in my tracks just three days after posting my intro by having and fortunately surviving a widow-maker heart attack. Only 52, so yeah, that was a surprise. Getting my strength back, and spending the down...

Has anyone had success with using a Buick Grand National fuel tank sending unit and pump (or aftermarket high volume/pressure pump) in a 1978 and up Malibu fuel tank, Ls 5.3? Or has anyone modified an original Malibu sending unit to work with an in-tank electric pump, and added a return line?

New guy here. Have owned a 1979 Malibu for about 10 yrs now. It’s a 305cid / 200M trans. Two of my daughters each drove it thru high school. I got to drive it a couple times here and there. When I could get the keys away from them! Lol. Well, they have all bought their own cars now, and the car...