GatorDog72 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Someone out there has to make a custom header for this application. If you can't find anything that fits directly, you can find something close and massage it a little with a hammer. This only works on tubular headers though, not on cast manifolds. This is a cool swap, keep up the good work! I hope you find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Tons of options out there as this swap keeps getting more popular, 68-72 Chevelle search will be ur best bet as many more Chevelles have already been done than montes. http://m.summitracing.com/search/product-line/hedman-husler-ls-engine-swap-headers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hello Vince, what fuel set up will you be running on your swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'm still looking for a solution, the GTO manifolds are so close to getting it right. As for fuel I'll be adding a Walbro GSL392 external pump and Use the stock fuel rail and a in line fuel filter. The plan is to run this setup for a few years and change the intake to a LS1or6 intake later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 It looks like I have found a perfect fit for the exhaust manifolds. These are off a 2010-15 Camaro, I really like the looks and fit. Happy Happy!!!! With a little luck and more $$$$$$ I should have this thing running in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red/white04 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Well I took the 5.3 out for it first run in a monte and it was awsome, the throttle response was great, The shift points on the rebuild 4ll60e was a little differant but that 4th gear was sweet. There is still a few little things to do and I did spring a few leaks but that's to be expected. Over all I'm very pleased with the performance. I'm still not liking the tall intake and that altinator sitting way up in the sky but that will grow on me for now. What do think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Wow Vince, I'd have never thought that would be up and running so soon. Nothing against you I just know how these things go! Great work, can't wait to see more on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Well I was off on a sabbatical this summer so I had plenty of time. Plus I had a couple of good coaches walking me through the project. A little surprised myself cause all the little things the needed to be converted and all the wires, they can be a little intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 That is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 if I ever remove my 454 this will be my next project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Nice! Did you use the stock wiring from the doner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymontesa70 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 great job! every time i see one of these installs it makes me want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red/white04 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've been following this and watching for updates. I have 6.0/4L80 sitting in the corner waiting for me to yank the tired old 350 out.(Decided against a big block) Probably going to be winter project. Work full time and school full time leaves me on the sidelines watching everybody else play. Awesome work, and very fast at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ian I did use the stock 5.3 harness but some of the sensors were removed off the top of my head I cant remember which ones. what I found as odd is that harness in now way ties into the factory harness other than a few ignition n tie in at the fuse block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnalla Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hello Vince, I'm wondering if you went with the stock SBC radiator?What hoses did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 The radiator i had was a 3 core so i used it, as for the hoses the stock upper hose i used for the lower hose on the 5.3 I think i had to cut off 2". for the upper hose I bought one for a 2002 Chevy truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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