05-11-2015, 11:26 PM | #76 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Kingsburg CA
Posts: 581
|
Re: 62 c/10 engine swap
Why don't you just keep things simple? The more people that chime in, the more confusing it will be.
Go with your 350 idea. Hop the motor up a bit if you want to. It sure won't be a fitment issue. Keep the transmission simple, with fewer electronics. I did an NP 440/MY 6 tranny for my 383 small block. Used the bell housing shown above and the GM version bolts right up. .73 od on 4th gear and it just plain works. You can find this transmission out there still (s-k speed had four of them still) and they are reasonably affordable. You may have to scrounge for the Hurst Shifter but you'll find it!) There is a thread here on the forum on this tranny. A bit old school but that's the whole point. Simple works!!! I lol see if I can find my old thread and bring it back up... Tom
__________________
My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495 |
05-12-2015, 07:17 AM | #77 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NICHOLS SC
Posts: 435
|
Re: 62 c/10 engine swap
Tom, after reading your post, transmission nightmare and reading till almost 1 am about the np400, that don't sound like simple to me. Lol. This just don't sound like the trans for me. I'm a long way from that point right now, so got plenty of time to find what will work best for me. Thanks to all for all the input.
|
05-12-2015, 10:26 AM | #78 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Kingsburg CA
Posts: 581
|
Re: 62 c/10 engine swap
In some ways, you're right. Locating the parts were tough. The installation was about the only easy part.
Best of luck to you, keep us posted on what you end up doing... Tom
__________________
My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495 |
05-12-2015, 10:32 AM | #79 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: 62 c/10 engine swap
454 bbc and tremec is simple. How about a 400 sbc? Not many use those. 327 is cool. Buddy of mine just found a 69 vette 327. Those were 300 hp and torque monsters. Guy had one in a 65 GMC 1 ton and man that thing would haul.
__________________
1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw |
05-12-2015, 10:50 AM | #80 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NICHOLS SC
Posts: 435
|
Re: 62 c/10 engine swap
Pick n pull didn't pay off today. 1 s10 t5, only no speedo cable. A couple prospects on motors. Gotta go back Thursday when got more time and run some casting no,s to see if the one is 350 or 400 SB. Its in a 2500 or 3500 work truck. For whatever reason, all vin no,s are gone off the truck as well as emblems.
|
Bookmarks |
|
|