What do I need to do to put a bbc in my truck?

[bigbadchev72]

I have a 68' LWB that I Cut down to a SWB, it is a complete frame off. I lowered the rear 6" and swapped in an 81' chevy 2wd front cradle. I have 2.5" lowering spindles and 2" drop springs.

I was going to install a SBC with the 81' mounts and clamshell motor mounts. I just picked up a 454 that i am going to install instead. Will it work with what I have or do I need to get some different stands?

[midniteblues]

Bbc stands are practically a must for any kind of exhaust clearance.

I used the 68-71 stands with sbc pads and a huge washer on the bolt.

Plan out your exhaust and shifting assembles a head of time as these two cause the most problems with the swap if you don't have all the oe parts.

[kwmech]

Also, using the factory stands will push the transmission back about 1-1/2''. There is a different transmission anchor that bolts to the frame for the big block if you have an automatic. and of course the x-member gets moved also, but those holes are already drilled in the rails.

[Doug's68SS]

glad to hear you are going old school power!

[kwmech]

Originally Posted by Doug's68SS

glad to hear you are going old school power!

I agree, I'm getting tired of everyone beating the LS drum. I'm in the process of putting a semi-pumped up 454 in my flatbed. I kept getting the same thing from my friends...........man you should put a 6.0 in it, nope, I want the low down torque

[bigbadchev72]

The motor is currently on the engine stand, I have the machine shop doing up some semi closed chamber heads right now with some bigger valves and port work. I still have to find the time to blow apart the th350 and get the goodies put in it and I will be able to start mock up.

I feel like I have squirrel syndrome and jump from bodywork to engine work to working on my new mud truck to oh something shiney to what was I doing again?

I know the BBC engine stands are hard and spendy to come by. Are there any other options or work arounds?