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Old 11-17-2015, 03:30 PM   #1
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big block 1960

Hi all

for the moment I have a c10 1960 with a 350/th350.

I'll put a big block whit a th400.

it's ok whit the mount engine.

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Old 11-17-2015, 03:42 PM   #2
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Re: big block 1960

You will need to fab up mounts for the big block and move the trans cross member for the turbo 400. It is not a bolt in swap.
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Old 11-18-2015, 01:21 AM   #3
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Re: big block 1960

I agree.

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You will need to fab up mounts for the big block and move the trans cross member for the turbo 400. It is not a bolt in swap.
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Re: big block 1960

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Mine was a bolt in but I have a 1965 not a 1960. Had to redrill for the Trans cross member because I used a 700R4 trans. I also cut the firewall so I could use the rear mounting holes instead of the front.
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Old 11-18-2015, 02:09 AM   #5
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Re: big block 1960

if he already has a 350/350 in there he should be set up for mounting
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Old 11-19-2015, 12:31 AM   #6
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Re: big block 1960

A big block needs to either be moved forward from the small block location, or the firewall modified for clearance.

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Old 11-19-2015, 01:16 AM   #7
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Re: big block 1960

Exactly why I put in a 350. Didn't want to cut the truck up..
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Old 11-19-2015, 01:39 AM   #8
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A big block needs to either be moved forward from the small block location, or the firewall modified for clearance.
but he has the mounting there to do it
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Old 11-19-2015, 03:14 PM   #9
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Re: big block 1960

Yes he has the mounting but it is in the wrong spot. You would need to move the motor forward like 4 inches so have enough clearance. I will say that in my 60 I have 14 inches from the motor to the radiator. So pleny of room to move it up..
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Old 11-25-2015, 12:51 PM   #10
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Re: big block 1960

thank you for your answer. I had found a motor near home but no answer.

now I search in usa (california so easy for the shipping) a bbc
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which exhaust do you use on a 1960?
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