305E V6 to V8 Swap

[charlie8297]

I am having problem after problem with my 305E V6 and am thinking of swapping it out for a 327 or 350. Can anyone help me out with any issues that I may run into? I have another bell housing for the tranny, but what about radiator size, motor mount location, etc?

Thank you for your help!

[jtrichard]

what is the truck you have? and is it a juice clutch? if so is your "new" bell also juice?

[markeb01]

Not sure how much this will help if yours is a 63-66, but here is a thread showing how I went fiom a 305 to a 350 in my 1960 GMC.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

[charlie8297]

JT,

It's in a 65 GMC 1/2 ton p/u, 2wd with a 4 speed. I miss-spoke earlier, the other trans and bell housing is out of an I6, not 350. I am not sure what you mean by a juice clutch. The current clutch is mechanical, no fluid needed.

Mark,

Thank you for the thread post too.

Thanks.

[charlie8297]

JT,

It's in a 65 GMC 1/2 ton p/u, 2wd with a 4 speed. I miss-spoke earlier, the other trans and bell housing is out of an I6, not 350. I am not sure what you mean by a juice clutch. The current clutch is mechanical, no fluid needed.

Mark,

Thank you for the thread post too.

Thanks.

[jtrichard]

from what i have found you have a 65 looks like 4 speed you should just need a non juice bell for V8 and new motor mounts maybe move the brackets on the cross member? i will be watching this also i have a 63 that needs engine may just put a v8 in it to