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Old 02-03-2014, 02:39 PM   #1
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

So just rebuild the tranny I have and the top end of my 305 motor or get a 350. My 305 has coolant in the valve cover
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Old 02-03-2014, 02:44 PM   #2
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

find a 350 even a 454 they shouldnt cost that much like under 500. you could find a good 700r4 just depends on how much you drive it. im a fan of od.
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Old 02-03-2014, 03:06 PM   #3
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

I had it two weeks and tore up the tranny, first week I had it I blew a tire and punched a hole in my gas tank on a trail, second week I took out my windshield,tranny, and powersteering gearbox. Im still on the ropes about what I want it to be play or show. Im trying to find a donor truck but people want way to much for junk here.
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Old 02-03-2014, 03:29 PM   #4
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

for 1500 you could get a ls 4.8 and 4l60e.
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Old 02-03-2014, 03:38 PM   #5
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

On that note ill probably ditch the idea and just rebuild my 305 for now, now I have the problem of coolant in my valve cover, it just appeared the other day, I pulled the cover off a month ago to deal with a leak and just out it back on the gasket was ate to hell so I replaced them two days ago with felpro gaskets but noticed a small amount of coolant/oil in a pocket, not 100% sure its coolant just an assumption. Steps to take from here?
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Old 02-03-2014, 04:15 PM   #6
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

i would guess the intake manifold gasket or head gasket is gone.
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Old 02-03-2014, 04:20 PM   #7
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Re: 81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

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i would guess the intake manifold gasket or head gasket is gone.
Ill tear into it when it stops icing and snowing probably at the same time I do the tranny. I really appreciated yalls help with this whole ordeal
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Old 02-03-2014, 05:01 PM   #8
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not a problem
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