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53Stakebed · 04-27-2009, 07:23 AM

Hi all. I'm new here and have read a lot of the threads, and you guys have some really nice trucks and projects. My question is....has anyone swapped a v-8 into a stock frame with stock front suspension? I'm can make the mounts work, no problem. My concern is that big 'ol steering box and clearance for the engine/manifolds. Everyone seems to be using S-10 stuff or fabricating front ends. I'd like to retain some of the truck's stock flavor. I have a 261 that I can use, but I also have a built 350 that I'd like to use but don't know about the fit. Suggestions?

04-27-2009, 07:23 AM	#1
53Stakebed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pinebluff, NC Posts: 13	V-8 in stock frame? Hi all. I'm new here and have read a lot of the threads, and you guys have some really nice trucks and projects. My question is....has anyone swapped a v-8 into a stock frame with stock front suspension? I'm can make the mounts work, no problem. My concern is that big 'ol steering box and clearance for the engine/manifolds. Everyone seems to be using S-10 stuff or fabricating front ends. I'd like to retain some of the truck's stock flavor. I have a 261 that I can use, but I also have a built 350 that I'd like to use but don't know about the fit. Suggestions?



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