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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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Sources
- General Motors LS-based small-block engine — Engine table — Wikipedia
- 5.3 LS Build Combinations: Recipes for 400-700+ HP — Speedway Motors