81 k10 305 to 454 motor swap

[krisclark92]

So just rebuild the tranny I have and the top end of my 305 motor or get a 350. My 305 has coolant in the valve cover

[nekkidhillbilly]

find a 350 even a 454 they shouldnt cost that much like under 500. you could find a good 700r4 just depends on how much you drive it. im a fan of od.

[krisclark92]

I had it two weeks and tore up the tranny, first week I had it I blew a tire and punched a hole in my gas tank on a trail, second week I took out my windshield,tranny, and powersteering gearbox. Im still on the ropes about what I want it to be play or show. Im trying to find a donor truck but people want way to much for junk here.

[nekkidhillbilly]

for 1500 you could get a ls 4.8 and 4l60e.

[krisclark92]

On that note ill probably ditch the idea and just rebuild my 305 for now, now I have the problem of coolant in my valve cover, it just appeared the other day, I pulled the cover off a month ago to deal with a leak and just out it back on the gasket was ate to hell so I replaced them two days ago with felpro gaskets but noticed a small amount of coolant/oil in a pocket, not 100% sure its coolant just an assumption. Steps to take from here?

[nekkidhillbilly]

i would guess the intake manifold gasket or head gasket is gone.

[krisclark92]

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

i would guess the intake manifold gasket or head gasket is gone.

Ill tear into it when it stops icing and snowing probably at the same time I do the tranny. I really appreciated yalls help with this whole ordeal

[nekkidhillbilly]

not a problem