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Title: 700r4 & ls 5.3 questions.
Post by: bk_cauley on September 13, 2009, 07:10:30 pm

does anyone know if i can use my fllexplate and convertor from my gen 1 motor, when i do my 5.3 swap. if not what balance, tooth count flywheel do i need to make it work. and can i use my convertor. does anyone know if the input shafts are the same.

Title: Re: 700r4 & ls 5.3 questions.
Post by: charris on September 14, 2009, 12:34:30 pm

I don't think you will be able to use the same flexplate.  I know the ones are different for the two piece rear main seal and the one piece.

Title: Re: 700r4 & ls 5.3 questions.
Post by: screamin86 on September 14, 2009, 01:27:56 pm

you have to buy a $50 spacer/adapter for it to work. im gona do the same whenever i get to do my 5.3 swap in my k10. ill do some digging and see if i can find a link for you.


here you go i found it!!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUP-HP3795/

Title: Re: 700r4 & ls 5.3 questions.
Post by: bk_cauley on September 14, 2009, 02:56:47 pm

awesome. thanks man that is a mojor headache saver.

Title: Re: 700r4 & ls 5.3 questions.
Post by: screamin86 on September 14, 2009, 06:57:38 pm

No problem