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Chevy4Life86 · 12-12-2008, 08:04 PM

i have a 1970 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton 2wd with a 350 and automatic trans. I am planning to pull the 350 out and put a 396 Big Block in it. What all will I need to do to make the conversion work well so the truck is relaible. I know i need a Big Block radiator, Turbo 400 tranny but after that im clueless if I need anything else. any suggestions would be appreciated. PS: im only doing the big block conversion because the 350 needs a total overhaul and the 396 is ready to go.

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2008, 08:35 PM

you looking to just shove it in there, or you looking to do it like it came with it there?

Chevy4Life86 · 12-12-2008, 08:42 PM

to shove it in as cheap as possible without having to replace stuff in afew months.

Tx Firefighter · 12-12-2008, 08:43 PM

Engine mounts, fan shroud, pulleys, brackets, and exhaust.

12-12-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Chevy4Life86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden Valley,ND Posts: 17	Engine conversion questions i have a 1970 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton 2wd with a 350 and automatic trans. I am planning to pull the 350 out and put a 396 Big Block in it. What all will I need to do to make the conversion work well so the truck is relaible. I know i need a Big Block radiator, Turbo 400 tranny but after that im clueless if I need anything else. any suggestions would be appreciated. PS: im only doing the big block conversion because the 350 needs a total overhaul and the 396 is ready to go. __________________ 1963 1/2 ton 2wd 350/4 Speed 1970 1/2 ton 2wd 350/Auto 1968 Dodge Charger(driver) 383 2 barrel/Auto 2.76gears 1977 Chevy Nova 4 Door 250/Auto(had 45,000 miles from new) 1966 Plymouth Fury II 4 Door Sedan 318 Poly Head/Auto. (driver) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 door 3.1V6/Auto

12-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Engine conversion questions you looking to just shove it in there, or you looking to do it like it came with it there?

12-12-2008, 08:42 PM	#3
Chevy4Life86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden Valley,ND Posts: 17	Re: Engine conversion questions to shove it in as cheap as possible without having to replace stuff in afew months. __________________ 1963 1/2 ton 2wd 350/4 Speed 1970 1/2 ton 2wd 350/Auto 1968 Dodge Charger(driver) 383 2 barrel/Auto 2.76gears 1977 Chevy Nova 4 Door 250/Auto(had 45,000 miles from new) 1966 Plymouth Fury II 4 Door Sedan 318 Poly Head/Auto. (driver) 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 door 3.1V6/Auto

12-12-2008, 08:43 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Engine conversion questions Engine mounts, fan shroud, pulleys, brackets, and exhaust. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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