Can you put an LT 5.3 Silverado engine into a 1971 Thunderbird

Asked by GuruHKRDC Jul 29, 2019 at 12:04 PM

Question type: Car Customization

I have a 2017 Silverado lt 5.3 engine is it possible to throw
it Into a 1971 Thunderbird I want to know what people's
thought are on the difficulty and key points it takes to
actually do it

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Yes but you will have to fabricate engine and transmission mounts and a lot of other things. You should at least use a Ford engine.

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