new 5.7 vortec parts

[newtoboat101]

hello all, purchased a new 5.7 base 1996-current engine serial # 10243880 (crate engine?) ,had 5.0lx previously, need to switch some parts ,like dipstick and dipstick tube ,which parts manual should i refer to ,or can someone give me the correct dipstick and tube for this engine would appreciate it thanx kent

 

[Scott06]

hello all, purchased a new 5.7 base 1996-current engine serial # 10243880 (crate engine?) ,had 5.0lx previously, need to switch some parts ,like dipstick and dipstick tube ,which parts manual should i refer to ,or can someone give me the correct dipstick and tube for this engine would appreciate it thanx kent

Was your older engine a non vortec or older two piece RMS?

I think this would probably work but you may want to call mich motorz to make sure

5.7L Dipstick & Tube Assembly

www.michiganmotorz.com

I have a similar jackalope engine with out a serial number as I took out a 4.3 and put in a 5.0 using a partial engine package from michigan motorz, reused all the accessories off the 4.3. I use parts listings for the 5.0 carb Alpha engines with the same serial number range as my donor engine as that is what I dressed the base engine with

 

[newtoboat101]

original motor was 1988 5.0 lx non vortec ,i sent email to mich motorz havent heard back yet ,sent yesterday ,,thats why i thru it up here thanx for reply Scott06

 

[Scott06]

original motor was 1988 5.0 lx non vortec ,i sent email to mich motorz havent heard back yet ,sent yesterday ,,thats why i thru it up here thanx for reply Scott06

Id call them they were not really good responding to emails in my experience until I spoke with some one about the replacement engine, yes frustrating from a customer perspective...

You will be getting a nice increase in power probably have to go up in pitch on the prop assuming it was propped correctly prior.

 

[newtoboat101]

my 5.0 lx dipstick tube fits into place ,but not sure how acurate it would be on vortec

 

[Lou C]

If the oil pans are the same then your old parts should fit….if both engines are Vortecs the outside deminsions & other parts are pretty much the same however GM did some odd things like mixing SAE & metric fasteners on the same engine!

 

[newtoboat101]

when i purchased new vortec ,they had mentioned that all externals should match up ,motor that was pulled is non vortec ,also should there be a ring gasket where dipstick tube enters pan, i know the bolt plays alot in keeping the tube secure and down in pan, but just seemed like oil would seep through the hole and the dipstick tube

 

[Scott06]

my 5.0 lx dipstick tube fits into place ,but not sure how acurate it would be on vortec

put the right amount of oil in and find out. You can make a new mark as needed on the old dipstick with a hacksaw....

 

[newtoboat101]

put the right amount of oil in and find out. You can make a new mark as needed on the old dipstick with a hacksaw....

i do like your thinking

 

[itsathepete]

original motor was 1988 5.0 lx non vortec ,i sent email to mich motorz havent heard back yet ,sent yesterday ,,thats why i thru it up here thanx for reply Scott06

If original motor had 1 piece rear main seal, old oil pan should fit just fine. 1985 was when these came out. Maybe a year or two later. 1988 should be a match

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... The dipstick should swap over, without a problem,....

 

[Scott Danforth]

my 5.0 lx dipstick tube fits into place ,but not sure how acurate it would be on vortec

dipstick doesnt know what heads are on the motor.

the dipstick must match the oil pan.