Yup, nuthin fits...
The swap is currently at about 98%. I will answer questions, but this is mostly just going to be pics. A few details: 2005 Chevy silverado (gen3 "LS") LM7 5.3L v8 4l65e auto trans, 2wd for now until i can afford an atlas 4 speed. PSC power steering pump Aeromotive Phantom in-tank fuel pump...
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Out with the old... In with the new... It's an '02 3800sc motor out of a Grand Prix GTP. Low miles and an excellent price. It's gonna take a while I think. I just lowered it in place to get an idea of the clearances. This, I think, it gonna be one sweet motor. 240 hp stock, or...
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So, an LS swap, a Lexus swap, a 3800 swap, a Northstar swap.....and so on and so on.
You're right, nothing fits at all.
My first choice of the small block Ford is very simple, but would require a different trans....minimal wiring which is why it's my first choice.
Use a carb and a old fashioned distributor and it would be EMP proof and one of the few vehicles still running after Putin and Biden start popping off nukes.