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12-07-2011, 05:01 PM
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big block upgrade
i have a 72c10 that had a factory small block.thought about going with a 454 with th350 or 400.just wondering how many changes i'll have to make. any help would be appreciated.
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12-07-2011, 09:25 PM
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Location: Midwest
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Re: big block upgrade
We bolted a 454 into a 1970 gmc 1/2 ton. Our truck has a 4 speed tranny the only mod we had to make were to the header on the drivers side too clear the clutch shaft. It bolted right in, including using the small block frame mounts.
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12-08-2011, 01:23 AM
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Re: big block upgrade
We put a '74 in front of a SM-465 in my '71 lwb stepper using the engine mounts that came with the 454 without a problem other than we had to modify the clutch bracket on the frame.
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'67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E. |
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12-08-2011, 08:16 AM
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Re: big block upgrade
Exhaust manifolds or headers, cooling, pulleys and brackets if you don't have them, mounts, 454 is externally balanced so would need a different flexplate or flywheel. It can add up fast.
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12-08-2011, 10:12 PM
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Re: big block upgrade
Keep in mind the additional weight will effect your ride height.
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12-08-2011, 11:13 PM
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Re: big block upgrade
what he said^^^^ i had lowering springs and a small block. I put a big block in and the truck settled another 2 inches,destroying my bumstops in the process
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