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02-27-2007, 04:38 AM
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Location: masterton New Zealand
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454 into 63 fleetside
hi there,i have just bought a 454 to swap into my 63 pickup,will it fit without many problems.I know it will hook up to the trans ok but the smallblock looks to be close to the firewall so i think the bigblock may have to move forward a couple of inches. would like to hear from anyone who has done this swap,cheers
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02-27-2007, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
I was just thinking about this this morning. Seems that the 67-72 era BBC towers should work as the x-member is basically the same. I have read that guys move them forward of the sbc towers. I'd like to hear/see what's been done (for my brothers 64).
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02-27-2007, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Houston
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
Mine is using small block towers in the stock location. Had to notch the passenger side tower for header clearance though.
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02-27-2007, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
When I bought my truck it had no motor in it so I had to make the mounts up, but I'm now running a 454. It will fit there's plenty of room. Will post pics if ya want. I saw your truck for sale, was it for 16.5 k?. Just about makes you weep when you see what they're going for in the U.S don't it lol.
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03-01-2007, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: masterton New Zealand
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
hi there,im in masterton down in the wairarapa and i got my truck for 10k +gst it was 16.5k and all i have to do is comply it as well as certify it when i get the 454 in to her.Some pics would be cool if thats ok.cheers karl
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03-01-2007, 12:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: masterton New Zealand
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
will the 454 sit on the stock towers without hitting the firewall
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03-05-2007, 02:09 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Red Deer , Alberta
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Re: 454 into 63 fleetside
I used 73-87 mounts I had to redrill one of the top holes on the frame
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