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57NAPCO 03-12-2025 07:49 AM

Will my 454 fit in my 1978 Stepside without much hassle ?
 
Thinking about doing something (fun?) with my 4X4 Stepside that I bought 3 years ago , it’s just been sitting…

I’m sure it will fit just wondering what I’m up against ? The truck has a SM465 and a 350 in it now. Actually there is nothing wrong with the 350 other that I’d just like to use the big block (that was in my 84 K30) that’s been sitting in the shop.
Thoughts, tips, positive or negative
…..On a side note, what are my options, if any, for something other than the sm465 ?

The customer…

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Getter-Done 03-12-2025 07:58 AM

Re: Will my 454 fit in my 1978 Stepside without much hassle ?
 
I had a 454 in a 76 Blazer.
It fit no problem.

The only thing that would not work is the fuel pump that was on it had the Huge bottom canister on it.
This was a fuel pump for a Car.
There is no room for it because of the crossmember.

A regular short fuel pump will work no problems.

kwmech 03-12-2025 01:26 PM

Re: Will my 454 fit in my 1978 Stepside without much hassle ?
 
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It will literally bolt right in. I did a 502 conversion for a customer a couple of years back. Went with a TH400 though, that was a bit more work

57NAPCO 03-12-2025 04:42 PM

Re: Will my 454 fit in my 1978 Stepside without much hassle ?
 
Thank you both very much :thumbs:


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