School me on drivetrain

[corvette6698512]

Ok guys, Im new to chevrolet and I have a few questions. So I have a '68 c10 pickup that has a 292 and a 3 speed converted to floor shift. I was wondering if I could mate a smallblock with that transmission without problems. Also, would the flywheel from my 292 work on a smallblock? How about engine mounts and that stuff. Im also wondering which 4 speed I should look for. A buddy of mine has a '64 chevy schoolbus with a 4 speed and 2 speed rearend. He told me to look for the big burly 4 speed out of something like that. I want something that can take some abuse, and get decent mileage. I might have access to a 267cui smallblock and I might try to put that in(for the fact of just having a V8 and the cool sound, I know it wont be a hotrod). Im trying to do this as cheap as I can. Thanks guys.

Chris

[69 longhorn]

If the 292 is in good shape, I would not mess with replacing it with a 267 SB.....the 292 will run that itty bitty SB flat into the dirt If you want cool, go 3/3 split on the header on that big inline, dual exhauast, & add an Offenhauser 4 brl intake with a 390 cfm Holley 4 brl on top! As far as the sb swap, it will bolt to your bell, the 292 flywheel wont work, & you will need to replace eng mount stands on the frame. the SB will mount in on the I6 250 stands, but sits a little (3 1/2") closer to the firewall. If you go V8, IMO, unless you are 327 or bigger.....you wont see an improvement over that ol 292. best of fun,crazyAL

[brantleyp1]

Originally Posted by 69 longhorn

If you want cool, go 3/3 split on the header on that big inline, dual exhauast, & add an Offenhauser 4 brl intake with a 390 cfm Holley 4 brl on top!

Oh oh oh, that sounds cool! Where does one find the split header/exhaust? Or is that going to be my project when I learn how to weld?

My buddy that's helping me rebuild my c10 panel is working on a '70 Datsun 240z with the L6 that came from the factory with a split header and dual 2bbl carbs. It looks awesome but man it's complicated!

[69 longhorn]

Try Summit racing, or Jegs on the header & the Offy intake & carb. You might also check out Clifford research...crazyAL

[au03z71]

Originally Posted by brantleyp1

Oh oh oh, that sounds cool! Where does one find the split header/exhaust? Or is that going to be my project when I learn how to weld?

My buddy that's helping me rebuild my c10 panel is working on a '70 Datsun 240z with the L6 that came from the factory with a split header and dual 2bbl carbs. It looks awesome but man it's complicated!

I'd find a 350 and be done with it. They're all over the place. You'd probably end up spending less than turning that I6 into a kraut rocket.

[jayman68]

Originally Posted by 69 longhorn

You might also check out Clifford research...crazyAL

You can get some serious torque from an inline six. Clifford is a great source. here is a link to their home page.

http://www.cliffordperformance.net/index.html

Their slogan is 6=8, all they do relates to inline 6.

[brantleyp1]

I'd find a 350 and be done with it. They're all over the place. You'd probably end up spending less than turning that I6 into a kraut rocket.

I like my L6 thank you very much

That and I'm too cheap to switch out to an 8. I loved my 4.0 L6 in my Jeep, truly bulletproof, and I love all the space. I literally crawled into my compartment to get to the carb the other night. Never could do that with my Jeep.