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engine trans plant
So how much trouble would it be to trans plant a 350 or a 454 into a 59?
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Re: engine trans plant
A lot more then using the search button.
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Re: engine trans plant
its not that bad from looking at it in my 59. I have not tried yet but they make motor mount kits that bolt or weld to the frame. There is plenty of room if that is what your worried about.
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Re: engine trans plant
You can get an aftermarket crossmember that will mount the BB. The SB is easy since it was a factory option. Stock type mounting brackets are still reproed, or you can also go with aftermarket mounts.
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Re: engine trans plant
Where can I get the after market crossmember?
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Re: engine trans plant
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Re: engine trans plant
If you run a standard trans = 3 speed or 4 speed you can use the factory V8 truck bellhousing and bolt the V8 in using the stock crossmember without doing a lot of changes.
An automatic would require a new crossmember as the others said above. With a big block the main issue would or might be clearance at the steering box and clearance for the valve covers at the firewall. It will fit but sometimes you might feel like you are trying to stick 10 lbs of stuff in a 5 lb box. |
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Re: engine trans plant
I've entertained the thought of using a diesel engine in case I want to use it to haul stuff but I'm not sure. Any recomendations, 350, 454, or diesel? What would be best, and what would be a good standard 3 or 4 speed to look for?
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Re: engine trans plant
Going to a diesel will add some more weight, which will require suspension mods. Also bigger cooling system, better brakes, truck tires, etc. transmission would depend on engine choice, obviously. Not saying you shouldn't do it, only that it would be a bit more involved, how big of a project would you like....
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Re: engine trans plant
ok i got a 55 3200 with a 235 and a 4 speed. and i got a 72 gmc 1/2 ton with a rebuilt 350 and a 4speed (reverse is right and down). and a 67 gmc 1/2 ton with a 1970 292 and a 4 speed (reverse is left and down(bulletproof?)) i want to put the 350 with the bulletproof transmission in the 55 so whats the best way and what will i need? and can i do the swap in say 2 days with some help. ill just keep the manual steering and the manual brakes. just swap the motor and transmission out. also will a 440 fit in the 55? my 235 only has about 1000 miles since rebuild and i know a guy looking for one for his 3600 and he has a bunch of 440s that he will probably trade. thanks
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Re: engine trans plant
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You asked for the best way to install the 350, and my definition of "best" is "easiest". If your 55 is a 2nd series (wrap-around windshield), use stock 55-59 V-8 mounting parts, which are still reproed and available from the vintage parts vendors. If it is a 1st series, you will need one of the aftermarket crossmembers that uses car-type mounts. If your 440 is a Mopar, you will be pretty much on your own for a mounting setup, as I am not aware of anyone who is selling parts for this swap. Ray Last edited by raycow; 10-08-2010 at 11:45 PM. |
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Re: engine trans plant
Would a 72 transmission and the 350 bolt in basicly the same way in a 1 ton 59?
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Re: engine trans plant
Thank you Ray
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Re: engine trans plant
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ray your my hero. i want to use the 67 transmission because the 72 is kinda loose. also it is a 2nd series. im looking at the v8 mounts in LMC and it looks like the mounts from the pin to the engine are just longer. does anyone have some measurements so i can make my own? what do i do with the radiator? will the fan hit? can i use the 55 radiator and just put like a 160 thermostat in the 350? and will the distributer hit the firewall? thanks |
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