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Can I bolt a 200R4 behind an LS4 5.3 out of a truck, and is the LS4 the same as an LM7?

The LS4 isn't a truck engine, and it isn't the same as an LM7. LS4 (2005–2009 FWD Impala SS/Monte Carlo SS/Grand Prix GXP) is not recommended for RWD swaps; different bellhousing bolt pattern among other issues.

Engine Size Years Power Torque Compression Block AFM
LS4 5.3 L 2005–2009 300–303 hp 323 lb-ft 10.00:1 aluminum Yes
LM7 5.3 L 1999–2007 270–295 hp 315–335 lb-ft 9.49:1 iron No

If your 5.3 came out of a truck, it's a truck 5.3 (such as an LM7), not an LS4 — check the RPO sticker or the 8th VIN digit (the donor finder lists VIN codes).

200-4R: we don't have a source covering a 200-4R behind an LS, so we can't confirm the adapter details.

Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.

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