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old51sedan · 03-25-2020, 03:57 PM

Has anyone on the board ever thought of installing a V6 engine and trans from a late model Camaro into a 67-72 C-10. With a little more than 300 Hp it might be a nice swap. Just a little food for thought, there must be a lot of these motors out there. I think now may be the time to do it.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-25-2020, 04:20 PM

I had thought of it for a rcsb since that engine likes to wind out a bit. Combined with the 6 or even 8 speed auto it would quite a vehicle to drive hard. I would also look at the Colorado version. No difference besides tuning which can be dealt with.

Powerful enough to have fun, but not out exceed the trucks potential with even a basic set up.

The combo weighs about 300 less then a iron sbc with th350.

Only down side I believe is lack of power steering pump. When I looked the Camaro use electric power steering. But with all the weight gone it would be quite easy to drive one handed.

Lastly I would move the engine forward, and up a bit. The trans hangs lower then a typical TH350 so if your going a 4/6 on a drop you could be in danger of a hang up. As for moving it forward it is so light, and small it will still mean less weight on the front tires. Plus make servicing easier when needed.

Dont forget the new 4.3. You can slap on a centrifugal supercharger, and get big hp. Which can be cheaper then a 3.6 since it can interchange parts as a Vette that you can get cheap used.

**67 twins** · 03-26-2020, 01:02 AM

If that is your truck in the photo I'd stay with that 292, keep a good old truck engine

old51sedan · 03-26-2020, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the replies and the information. I hadn't thought about the PS, the one I bought new in 69 didn't have it, but today at my age I would miss it. The thoughts on the installation are also interesting. Yes, this is how my truck sits currently, hopefully it will be on the road this summer. Funny, I use to live in Pacific, Mo. I most likely will continue with the 292 and the 200-4R.

MARKDTN · 03-26-2020, 10:59 AM

If P/S is the only issue, there are kits for electric steering or websites that show how to use Saturn parts.

03-25-2020, 03:57 PM	#1
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	V-6 Power Has anyone on the board ever thought of installing a V6 engine and trans from a late model Camaro into a 67-72 C-10. With a little more than 300 Hp it might be a nice swap. Just a little food for thought, there must be a lot of these motors out there. I think now may be the time to do it. Attached Images

03-25-2020, 04:20 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,623	Re: V-6 Power I had thought of it for a rcsb since that engine likes to wind out a bit. Combined with the 6 or even 8 speed auto it would quite a vehicle to drive hard. I would also look at the Colorado version. No difference besides tuning which can be dealt with. Powerful enough to have fun, but not out exceed the trucks potential with even a basic set up. The combo weighs about 300 less then a iron sbc with th350. Only down side I believe is lack of power steering pump. When I looked the Camaro use electric power steering. But with all the weight gone it would be quite easy to drive one handed. Lastly I would move the engine forward, and up a bit. The trans hangs lower then a typical TH350 so if your going a 4/6 on a drop you could be in danger of a hang up. As for moving it forward it is so light, and small it will still mean less weight on the front tires. Plus make servicing easier when needed. Dont forget the new 4.3. You can slap on a centrifugal supercharger, and get big hp. Which can be cheaper then a 3.6 since it can interchange parts as a Vette that you can get cheap used.

03-26-2020, 01:02 AM	#3
67 twins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Herculaneum MO (20 minutes south of St. Louis Posts: 641	Re: V-6 Power If that is your truck in the photo I'd stay with that 292, keep a good old truck engine __________________ 67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver 67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck 67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD 72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s Chris

03-26-2020, 10:17 AM	#4
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: V-6 Power Thanks for the replies and the information. I hadn't thought about the PS, the one I bought new in 69 didn't have it, but today at my age I would miss it. The thoughts on the installation are also interesting. Yes, this is how my truck sits currently, hopefully it will be on the road this summer. Funny, I use to live in Pacific, Mo. I most likely will continue with the 292 and the 200-4R.

03-26-2020, 10:59 AM	#5
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,159	Re: V-6 Power If P/S is the only issue, there are kits for electric steering or websites that show how to use Saturn parts. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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