What V-8 Engine will fit a 1960 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbgroby · 09-01-2009, 09:15 PM

My friend Justin Newbury has a 1960 Chevy with a 235 S-6, becasue the engine blew a head gasket and upon inspection of the piston show them to be 0.060 over already, he felt it would be worth changing to a V-8.

He had a 283 and a source for a 396 big block, but have heard that headers ae hard to fit in, but is unsure what would fit the frame of his truck.

Can anyone with exp. please drop a note to the BB and give me some giudance for him to go by?

He CPU is dead and it would be a while before he can get on the net, so he asked me to see what info I can find for him.

Thanks
Jake

**Captainfab** · 09-02-2009, 12:37 AM

The 396 will work, but for inexperienced engine swappers, it may prove to be a bit of a challenge. Although this forum is always here to help in those situations. With that said, the 283 will be the simplest since those trucks did come with small blocks.

Bears63 · 09-03-2009, 08:36 AM

The 283 would be very easy to install. Make sure you got the right engine perches and that the bell housing off the tranny bolts up and away you go. It will drop right in. The 396 can be done, as Captainfab noted, but it's not as easy.

MacAttack · 09-03-2009, 10:18 AM

^x3 on the '283': Just did it in my 65'.

If a complete Neanderthal like me can do it - it must be a piece of cake.

09-01-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	What V-8 Engine will fit a 1960 frame My friend Justin Newbury has a 1960 Chevy with a 235 S-6, becasue the engine blew a head gasket and upon inspection of the piston show them to be 0.060 over already, he felt it would be worth changing to a V-8. He had a 283 and a source for a 396 big block, but have heard that headers ae hard to fit in, but is unsure what would fit the frame of his truck. Can anyone with exp. please drop a note to the BB and give me some giudance for him to go by? He CPU is dead and it would be a while before he can get on the net, so he asked me to see what info I can find for him. Thanks Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

09-02-2009, 12:37 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: What V-8 Engine will fit a 1960 frame The 396 will work, but for inexperienced engine swappers, it may prove to be a bit of a challenge. Although this forum is always here to help in those situations. With that said, the 283 will be the simplest since those trucks did come with small blocks. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#3
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: What V-8 Engine will fit a 1960 frame The 283 would be very easy to install. Make sure you got the right engine perches and that the bell housing off the tranny bolts up and away you go. It will drop right in. The 396 can be done, as Captainfab noted, but it's not as easy. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

09-03-2009, 10:18 AM	#4
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: What V-8 Engine will fit a 1960 frame ^x3 on the '283': Just did it in my 65'. If a complete Neanderthal like me can do it - it must be a piece of cake. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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