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Capt280 · 03-04-2010, 02:13 PM

I have a 63 C10 which came with a inline six. I have a 454 to swap in. Right now the truck is down to the bare frame, cab is off. My question is Can the new motor mounts go in the same location or moved somewhat further forward?? Engine came after cab was off. Any help is greatly appreciated

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-04-2010, 03:04 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259536 Here is my thread. There are several more that cover alot. Anyone got one, just pass it along.

**Captainfab** · 03-05-2010, 01:32 AM

Which motor mounts are you going to use? If you plan on running taller than stock valve covers, you'll want to move it forward from the stock location. Otherwise you'll need to modify the firewall. I moved mine forward about 2" and built some custom motor mount brackets. There are a few members here that have big blocks in their trucks or Suburbans. You might check out Protrash64's thread in the projects and builds section. He is in the process of installing a big block in his '64 Suburban.

Capt280 · 03-05-2010, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the info

jbarnes67 · 03-05-2010, 07:35 PM

I did the very same swap. Put a 454 in a 63' with everything blown apart. I did use the 73-87 motor mounts. I did have to notch the insides of the frame rails to make them work, as well as drill new holes into the crossmember to get everything to line up. Wasn't a big deal. I am running a big cap HEI distributer, short or standard size valve covers, and headman headers for an 73-87 chevy 1/2 ton truck, and everything lined right up with out any interference. I still have clearance to adjust distributer, and pull valve covers off with out a problem. I will try to get some pictures posted. I am also running a GM serpentine set-up that I got through Summit, best deal ever, everything fits nicely, with just enough room for electric fan set-up.

James

Capt280 · 04-28-2011, 05:25 PM

it has been a while but it is running check it out

http://youtu.be/gBgCxqgBXRU

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-28-2011, 06:42 PM

Cant wait to hear mine roar.

bobcostas · 04-28-2011, 06:56 PM

What aspect of Big block's make them sound like rocks in a coffee can? I love it.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-28-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt280

it has been a while but it is running check it out

http://youtu.be/gBgCxqgBXRU

Ooooh Yeeeeeah! I dig it, Brother!

I have to ask about that Rat Motor..... What kinda bump stick you have in her.
What's your specs on that motor.... She's snortin, spittin and growlin something fierce!

YouTube - 1963 chevy C10 454 idle and rev

biohazardbill · 04-28-2011, 07:57 PM

How low do those headers go below the frame?

Capt280 · 04-29-2011, 01:51 PM

I have not had it on a dyno yet. Estimated at 400 hp 500 tq. stock bore, balanced crank, comp cam with .298 intake and .301 exhaust, air gap intake, 750cfm carb, hedman headers that hang four inches below the frame

Rich 5150 69 · 04-30-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobcostas

What aspect of Big block's make them sound like rocks in a coffee can? I love it.

Split over lap cam exhaust rattling the hedder tube / mufflers....cool huh

03-04-2010, 02:13 PM	#1
Capt280 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	Engine Swap I have a 63 C10 which came with a inline six. I have a 454 to swap in. Right now the truck is down to the bare frame, cab is off. My question is Can the new motor mounts go in the same location or moved somewhat further forward?? Engine came after cab was off. Any help is greatly appreciated

03-04-2010, 03:04 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Engine Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259536 Here is my thread. There are several more that cover alot. Anyone got one, just pass it along. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-05-2010, 01:32 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Engine Swap Which motor mounts are you going to use? If you plan on running taller than stock valve covers, you'll want to move it forward from the stock location. Otherwise you'll need to modify the firewall. I moved mine forward about 2" and built some custom motor mount brackets. There are a few members here that have big blocks in their trucks or Suburbans. You might check out Protrash64's thread in the projects and builds section. He is in the process of installing a big block in his '64 Suburban. __________________ 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

03-05-2010, 09:24 AM	#4
Capt280 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	Re: Engine Swap Thanks for the info

03-05-2010, 07:35 PM	#5
jbarnes67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 17	Re: Engine Swap I did the very same swap. Put a 454 in a 63' with everything blown apart. I did use the 73-87 motor mounts. I did have to notch the insides of the frame rails to make them work, as well as drill new holes into the crossmember to get everything to line up. Wasn't a big deal. I am running a big cap HEI distributer, short or standard size valve covers, and headman headers for an 73-87 chevy 1/2 ton truck, and everything lined right up with out any interference. I still have clearance to adjust distributer, and pull valve covers off with out a problem. I will try to get some pictures posted. I am also running a GM serpentine set-up that I got through Summit, best deal ever, everything fits nicely, with just enough room for electric fan set-up. James

04-28-2011, 05:25 PM	#6
Capt280 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	Re: Engine Swap it has been a while but it is running check it out http://youtu.be/gBgCxqgBXRU

04-28-2011, 06:42 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Engine Swap Cant wait to hear mine roar. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

04-28-2011, 06:56 PM	#8
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: Engine Swap What aspect of Big block's make them sound like rocks in a coffee can? I love it. __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

04-28-2011, 07:57 PM	#10
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Engine Swap How low do those headers go below the frame?

04-29-2011, 01:51 PM	#11
Capt280 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 25	Re: Engine Swap I have not had it on a dyno yet. Estimated at 400 hp 500 tq. stock bore, balanced crank, comp cam with .298 intake and .301 exhaust, air gap intake, 750cfm carb, hedman headers that hang four inches below the frame



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