oil pan, and motor mount adapters for obs

[DRAGGIN95]

Hello, ok I picked up an 03 lq4 with 31,000 miles, in great shape, I have a new question. I have always worked on gen1 motors until now, I always remove the distributor, and use an oil pump primer to prime up the pressure before being started. Is there a way to prime the oil pressure on a gen 3 motor, and also what kind of brackets do you guys use to pick up these style motors. One more thing, my 6.0 has the flat flexplate and from my reading here, I think all I need to do is use the pilot adapter and elongate the TC mount holes in the flexplate in order to bolt up my 95 trans and TC, am I correct. Thanks

[thArf]

since the engine has been run there should be some oil kicking around in there, fill it up and fire it up like an oil change.

i used bolts that hooked to chain at the back of the passenger side head to the alternator bracket

i think all you need is a 4l60e flywheel and a spacer (not sure on the spacer.) i wouldnt grind out the holes because youre gonna be putting 400 horse through those 3 little bolts. call yank converters they know what the crank lengths are for each year and what to do about them. i got a custom converter made that made up for the extra space because i didnt want to run a spacer. i think your 03 will be the same way.

[DRAGGIN95]

I actually called S&P today because I had a question about the spacer, and I found out, that because my 6.0 was set up for 4l80e, and it was already the flat type and had a spacer originally I didn't have to change it at all, only elongate the holes, and I went out and checked, and the bore on my spacer and my OE 95 TC are exactly the same. The guy said had I had a 4.8 or 5.3 I would have had to change it because they come with the dished flexplate. Thanks again.

[flattopwill]

+1 on the Fbody pan.

Buy the mounts the set the engine back 1", you'll be much closer to the stock location than if you used the standard mounts.

I hate to bring up an old thread but I found this in a search.....So there are no motor mount plates that set the motor and trans in the exact same location?? A new drive shaft is an extra expense I am trying to avoid.
Thanks

[Chevy-Art]

I hate to bring up an old thread but I found this in a search.....So there are no motor mount plates that set the motor and trans in the exact same location?? A new drive shaft is an extra expense I am trying to avoid.
Thanks

The ones I used kept the engine in the same place. I did not need to get a new driveshaft. This was on a 1990 truck.

[flattopwill]

Which ones are they and where did u get them?

[DRAGGIN95]

I found a set of motor mount adapters at TPI parts, that are 3 position, 1 in. forward, standard, or 1 in. back position. I purchased them, and they are very well made, came with all grade 8 hardware. I installed the engine in the 1in. back position, and it lined up perfect, it put the trans exactly in the original position, no elongating holes or anything. The driveshaft fits perfect.

[flattopwill]

So, although it is the 1" back position it is actually standard? Just as Red said?

[DRAGGIN95]

Yes it put the engine/trans in th perfect spot for the 88-98 body style. BTW there is still plenty of room between the engine and firewall.

[flattopwill]

Alright, which mints did u buy and where did u get them?