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Old 03-28-2009, 03:43 PM   #1
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74 c10 95 lt1 swap advice

im swaping a 95 camaro lt1 in to my 74 c10 im tring to leave the engine stock but i want to have it real clean. i would just like some pointers on some of the problems im going to incounter when doing this swap so i can make it alot easier on my self. i have a muncie 4-speed in the truck now and the lt1 was a manual trans car so i have the rite computer and harness. i need to know about the cooling systems and how to run this system i have no problem making custom coolant tanks if i have to..pics would help
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Old 03-28-2009, 04:32 PM   #2
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Re: 74 c10 95 lt1 swap advice

Try Hotrodlane.cc They have a good write up on how to install an lt1 in a c-10
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Old 03-28-2009, 11:24 PM   #3
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Re: 74 c10 95 lt1 swap advice

Odd... Im also installing a 95 lt1 in my 74 c10.... im using a 4l60e though
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Old 03-29-2009, 09:12 AM   #4
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Re: 74 c10 95 lt1 swap advice

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Odd... Im also installing a 95 lt1 in my 74 c10.... im using a 4l60e though
put up spme pics, and that site above is really helpful they did one on an 83 c10 and theres part numbers for the hoses so good luck to you
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Old 03-29-2009, 11:36 PM   #5
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Re: 74 c10 95 lt1 swap advice

I know pretty much everything I need to know at this point. Im sure I'll run into some problems along the way. The only thing Im unsure of at the moment, is wether or not I can use my current crossmember with the 4l60e, or If Im going to have to buy one out of a 700r4 truck
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