The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Engine and Tranny Swap Thread

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Engine & Tranny Swap Thread.

Alright fellas.....

I thought about starting this thread for all the resources on doing engine/tranny swaps. This could be I6 to V8, Different cubic inch V8 swaps, Big Block Swaps, BBV6 Swaps, and Auto/Manual Tranny Swaps. ChiefRocka, scotts62, Alan's Classic this maybe needs to go to the engine and drive train side of the forum so yaw fellas can make that decision. Guys, add all your resources, info, what you did or need to do or done to your truck. What's needed for the swap. Etc...
Year: 1960, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, and 66.
Post links to previous threads on the subject as well.
This will be a source for all the new and veterans can have one place to go for info on the topic. Have at it fellas!
Hope this helps and is a good idea!

[markeb01]

Great idea, it would be nice to have all the required information in one place. The following thread covers a small block Chevy in the 60-62 chassis:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369663

I'm looking forward to the threads that show installing a big block Chevy, 401 Buick, Chrysler Hemi, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and other interesting engines.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Bump for the new kids on the block!
Please add all the info you guys have to help others out on a retrofitting ( How To & What To Do) on your Engine & Tranny Swaps.

[mcfarlnd]

Im doing a LS style 5.3 and NV3500 5 spd. in my 61. Still gathering parts to test fit and mock it up but, here is a good link to help guys make the stand alone wiring harness..

http://www.lt1swap.com/wiringharness.htm

Ill try and update when i get more done and find more info.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

To The Top for the new kids on the block.

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[100%Chevy]

Here's the most common 63/66 engine stands-
Left are the I-6(Not 292)
Center are the V-8
Right are the GMC V-6


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Mike./

[Torqueforce]

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

Here's the most common 63/66 engine stands-
Left are the I-6(Not 292)
Center are the V-8
Right are the GMC V-6


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Mike./

I'm swapping the I6 to a 327, the engine has C-shaped mounts on the block already, are the center mounts pictured the only other mounts I need and where can I find them?

[100%Chevy]

I'm not sure what you mean by "C" mounts,unless it's the later "Clamshell"style.If so,they won't work with the stands pictured.
The rubber mounts on your I-6 are the same as needed for a V-8.
But,you should get the new style interlocking type if yours are original.There was a big stink about these seperating back in the late 60's and GM was forced to make a recall and that's when the stop straps(or torque straps) were installed(free by GM dealers) to prevent the engine from lifting due to the mount seperating.
The ones in the following picture are the new design with the interlocking steel to prevent engine lift when it fails.Carefully compare to your old mounts and replace if yours are the bad ones!Note the dent in the top of the new design mount.



You can find the engine stands by watching the for sale ads here.
Mike.

[CdM]

very nice!!

[bbadfred]

Headed out tue to check out a 02 chevy truck 5.3/4L60 junk yard pull out for my 66 Suburban. It has "only' 100k miles and is supposed to be super clean. I get every thing to do with the engine and trans, wiring harness, fuse box, pcm, air cleaner and tubes, maf, fuel system ect, throttle cables and pedal, trans cable and neutral safety switch.

[bbadfred]

Originally Posted by bbadfred

Headed out tue to check out a 02 chevy truck 5.3/4L60 junk yard pull out for my 66 Suburban. It has "only' 100k miles and is supposed to be super clean. I get every thing to do with the engine and trans, wiring harness, fuse box, pcm, air cleaner and tubes, maf, fuel system ect, throttle cables and pedal, trans cable and neutral safety switch.

Well checked the 5.3 out and it starts and runs fine and trans works. The antifreeze and reservoir are clean,oil and trans fluid are both clean. Its a super clean rust free 02 truck with a clean frame that appears to have been garage kept,(thats the only way they stay that nice here in Illinois) interior is very clean grey cloth seats. Its too bad it was hit in the front and totaled. I pick everything up next week. 1300 dollars for everything

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

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[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Bump .. ;-)

[steveb64]

Thanks CdM. I am having a blast with this truck o' mine.

[1963c-10]

Cant wait to see the Caddy engine installed. What kinda hp/torque are you expecting out of it?

[steveb64]

Hoping for mid 400's hp and mid 500's torque.

[Reyals Bemus]

Be prepared for massive, massive amounts of stump pulling torque.

[jimmydean]

I "hope" to pull the LT1/4L60E from my Corvette and put them (rebuilt, mild upgrades) into the truck. Of course this means the Vette will need an LS3/T56 to replace it...

While I liked the idea of rebuilding the 327 to 350hp Camaro specs, the LT1 would be a lot more fun and would make room for the LS in the Vette. Win/Win.

Only plans for the LT1 are a mild cam and MSD ignition to replace the OptiSpark OE setup. Right now I am still saving my pennies for my Dropmembers.