I have a 86 Monte Carlo LS and I have installed a 5.7 Vortec out of a 96 Chevrolet pickup and I am having a problem with the power steering pulley too close to the steering gear box, and AC Compressor clearance from hood. I do not want to install a cowl hood. Will I have to replace Exhaust manifold? If so, what headers will I need? I have already installed the electric fuel pump and I plan re-work the wire harness. Also, is there a bracket kit to help reposition the throttle cable?
5.7 vortec install
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most people do newer motor set ups, so i will have to look into this... all of the 4.8/5.3/6.0/6.2 stuff is fairly easy to adapt...
for example (with the 4.8-6.0), you would use the trans dapt 1" set back engine plates, to help clear the steering box... what made you go with that motor?
for example (with the 4.8-6.0), you would use the trans dapt 1" set back engine plates, to help clear the steering box... what made you go with that motor?
12/12 position is correct at #1 TDC. When installing the timing chain, the 6/12 position is used since it's easier to line it up correctly that way... once installed, you rotate it to 12/12 to install the distributor, etc.
Always a good idea to change the timing chain when you have it torn down to that level, but I'm not so sure that's your problem. Need more info.
Always a good idea to change the timing chain when you have it torn down to that level, but I'm not so sure that's your problem. Need more info.
LSCustoms said:
The engine he installed is not a LS based engine, the truck 5.7 vortec he has installed is a standard small block chevy with a strange kind of fuel injection.
moonies86ls said:
are you using the factory fuel injection on this engine for your monte carlo?? if you are i have never seen a bracket designed to move the factory throttle cable. you have to remember this engine was not designed for a car, it was only in the pickups, suv's and the full size vans up until 2002, so they didnt really need to be concerned with fitting under a stock hood, or not having room to fit in the engine bay. My 96 Tahoe has the same engine you installed, and there is a lot of room to work on the engine in that engine bay, you just have to jump up over the fender to access it
I know the 95 was not a vortec engine but as far as I know the 5.7 vortec block is no different than a non vortec 5.7 in the front of the block. I do have vortec heads on it and I was just giving another option for the serpentine set up that fits a G body
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