327 to 396

[cabinetguy]

I came across a good deal on a 68 325hp (car)396 and need to know what I need to change in order to do the swap.I would like to have everything prior to doing this.

[RACINJASON22]

If it's still in the car GR8 take everything brackets for alt. power sterring , ect.
From what I've leared here towers can be used from SBC Then exhaust change over of course. Pretty basic if you have all the asserory stuff from what I can see. If this stuff is not on the engine that is what you will have to come up with to do the swap BBC to SBC (asserory brackets). RJ22

[cabinetguy]

nope not in the car,I wish it was in the car,wouldnt this be an SS engine?Camaro,Chevy II,or Chevelle.

[RACINJASON22]

Back then you could order evrything and anything mild to wild so a 325hp 396 could have been had in a plain jane run of the mill machine if that was what ya wanted. (sleepers if you will) Those were the days. I wish I could have been there. Anyway does it have the assesory still attached from the car. RJ22

[cabinetguy]

I have no nothing on the front of this engine,nada,zip

[RACINJASON22]

1.ps pump brackets
2.alt brackets
4.pulleys
4.fan shroud
5.bbc block mounts
6.exhaust
I'm thinking thats about it someone may chime in with something else. RJ22

[justins72rat]

just did one. you can use the small block motor mounts and towers. the towers need to be shimmed about 1/4 to 1/2 on the bottom, and it'll slide right in. 2wd of course. have fun with the pulleys etc. I did use the long pump, and it fit without the fan ext. but i don't have a clutch fan. you may want to use the short setup. You can find all the parts on eBay.

[rophle1]

You'll probably need to switch to a bigger radiator too. The 2 or 3 core radiator might have problems keeping it cool. You'll need bigger brackets to hold the 4 core.

[snj8198]

If you run full roller rockers you'll need tall valve covers. You'll need to pull the brake booster to drop the moter in as well as adjust the valves. My three core rad cools my 496 fine but I have a 4 core on hand in case.

[rophle1]

I pulled and replaced my 396 without having to move the brake booster; maybe you'll be as lucky.

[cabinetguy]

Thank You,I will be putting this on the stand until I gather all the parts

[Kurt L]

you can find all the parts you need rite here on this board.the heck with e-bay.all ya need to do is ask there's plenty of vendors here that probably have what you need.

[cabinetguy]

I know about 1/2 a dozen people around here too.a few are board members