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Young Gun · 07-29-2009, 09:04 PM

Whats the biggest engine i could fit in a 1964 Chevy C-10 i know 350 would go with any cutting what elese could go with out cutting only drilling new mounting points and would be a good match to a Holley 400 trans

Frizzle Fry · 07-29-2009, 09:21 PM

Never heard of a Holley trans... But you could bolt in any small block. So the question is; how big of a SBC can you afford? Here's an extreme example:

500 Cubic Inch Small Block Chevrolet

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Young Gun · 07-29-2009, 09:30 PM

i think it's stroker if there is one named that

well it's something 400

mike73 · 07-29-2009, 09:36 PM

I have seen 500 caddy motors in this body style. Im in the process of gettin an Apache 30 with a 396 in it...................... That 400 will go in as easy as a 283 if you got mounts. If you gotta welder you can do what ever you want

**Captainfab** · 07-30-2009, 12:20 AM

You can install any big block chevy into your truck without major modifications.....

Frizzle Fry · 07-30-2009, 01:24 AM

I've seen BBC's in these trucks but he said without any cutting. I know there is at least some firewall tweaking involved.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-30-2009, 10:03 AM

if you use the forward holes for the motor mounts you can put a bb in with no problems. I know you have to use the later model perches though as headers will not clear the eariler ones. I opted to cut my firewall to set the engine back as far as i could get it only becuase I like it back there. Looks better to me. Here is a picture of it in and then painted finally..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-30-2009, 10:05 AM

ok I love showing pictures so here is one with it all nestled in. Can't wait to take a picture like this when it is all done.

LinkbeltOE · 07-30-2009, 10:34 AM

Let me ask this, If you put a 350 without a fan do you use the forward holes or rear holes?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-30-2009, 10:55 AM

rear... or if you like you can use the forward holes. I used the rear holes for both..

LinkbeltOE · 07-30-2009, 01:09 PM

If I use the rear ones, will there be any issues with the firewall?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-30-2009, 01:38 PM

No. You should even have enough room for an HEI dist. Here is a picture of a small block using the rear holes without any fenders on. http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...t=4ba7593c.jpg

Frizzle Fry · 07-30-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

ok I love showing pictures so here is one with it all nestled in. Can't wait to take a picture like this when it is all done.

Very nice!

**Captainfab** · 07-30-2009, 11:26 PM

I didn't do any firewall mods in my '66 Suburban.....I just moved the engine ahead a little.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I've seen BBC's in these trucks but he said without any cutting. I know there is at least some firewall tweaking involved.

fryco · 07-31-2009, 12:23 AM

with some trimming, any motor will fit anywhere (and some donor metal)

hewlett2002000 · 07-31-2009, 01:09 AM

how about a cadillac northstar? (btw, if anyone has more info on this pic please post up

)

**Corts60** · 07-31-2009, 08:53 AM

I think Cayoterun has just about the biggest engine you could put in our trucks....
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t=v-12&page=16

fryco · 07-31-2009, 04:45 PM

ya man, hes got everyone beat. when you have to stretch fenders its BIG. now i wana go and buy a detroit 12v-71 and show him up!!! (kidding)

i saw some guy on youtube had a 55-56 chevy with a merlin aircraft engine in it.. (bigger yet) it was done really nice...

07-29-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
Young Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 16	Biggest engine Whats the biggest engine i could fit in a 1964 Chevy C-10 i know 350 would go with any cutting what elese could go with out cutting only drilling new mounting points and would be a good match to a Holley 400 trans

07-29-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
Young Gun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 16	Re: Biggest engine i think it's stroker if there is one named that well it's something 400 Last edited by Young Gun; 07-29-2009 at 09:30 PM.

07-29-2009, 09:36 PM	#4
mike73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Lunas NewMexico Posts: 60	Re: Biggest engine I have seen 500 caddy motors in this body style. Im in the process of gettin an Apache 30 with a 396 in it...................... That 400 will go in as easy as a 283 if you got mounts. If you gotta welder you can do what ever you want

07-30-2009, 12:20 AM	#5
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07-30-2009, 01:24 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Biggest engine I've seen BBC's in these trucks but he said without any cutting. I know there is at least some firewall tweaking involved.

07-30-2009, 10:03 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Biggest engine if you use the forward holes for the motor mounts you can put a bb in with no problems. I know you have to use the later model perches though as headers will not clear the eariler ones. I opted to cut my firewall to set the engine back as far as i could get it only becuase I like it back there. Looks better to me. Here is a picture of it in and then painted finally.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-30-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Biggest engine ok I love showing pictures so here is one with it all nestled in. Can't wait to take a picture like this when it is all done. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Biggest engine Let me ask this, If you put a 350 without a fan do you use the forward holes or rear holes?

07-30-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Biggest engine rear... or if you like you can use the forward holes. I used the rear holes for both.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-30-2009, 01:09 PM	#11
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Re: Biggest engine If I use the rear ones, will there be any issues with the firewall?

07-30-2009, 01:38 PM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Biggest engine No. You should even have enough room for an HEI dist. Here is a picture of a small block using the rear holes without any fenders on. http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...t=4ba7593c.jpg __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-31-2009, 12:23 AM	#15
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: Biggest engine with some trimming, any motor will fit anywhere (and some donor metal) Attached Images

07-31-2009, 01:09 AM	#16
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Biggest engine how about a cadillac northstar? (btw, if anyone has more info on this pic please post up ) Attached Images __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

07-31-2009, 08:53 AM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Biggest engine I think Cayoterun has just about the biggest engine you could put in our trucks.... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...t=v-12&page=16 __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-31-2009, 04:45 PM	#18
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: Biggest engine ya man, hes got everyone beat. when you have to stretch fenders its BIG. now i wana go and buy a detroit 12v-71 and show him up!!! (kidding) i saw some guy on youtube had a 55-56 chevy with a merlin aircraft engine in it.. (bigger yet) it was done really nice...



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