Re: engine swap

Posted by Graygander on November 20, 2004 at 06:02:54 from (207.69.137.12):

In Reply to: engine swap posted by brian on November 19, 2004 at 17:39:11:

Hello,
Putting a small block in your '58 is not to big a job. If your tranny is a 4 speed its most likely a sm420(possibly the best truck 4 speed ever made) you will need a cast iron bellhousing with the mounting feet. GM used these on Many v8's from 55 to about 72,and 230-292 sixes from 63-67. Flywheels from about any above engines will work,just make sure your clutch will bolt up. You will need to either fabricate or buy an engine mount kit from an aftermarket supplier like Golden state. Since the v8 is shorter than the 6 you will need to make or modify a junk yard fan shroud to fit. throttle linkage, wiring, and exhaust will have to fabricated, but don't let that scare you its not that hard. And believe me the first time you pull a steep hill with a big load on your truck you'll wonder why you didn't dump that old 6 years ago. Good luck,...Mike

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