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05-10-2010, 04:17 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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05-10-2010, 04:52 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
Just got finished swapping out from a small block to big block on my 1971.
I used the tubular motor mounts from performance online, tubular transcrossmember from classic performance, and a set of Hedman part #HED-69136 headers and it bolted right in place. Only issues I had was with clearance to radiator gets a little close when using a long water pump when bolting engine in front holes on frame rail. I moved my motor back and redrilled holes in frame rails to give me more radiator to water pump clearance. Not sure about yours though with the serpentine setup you will just have to bolt it all in and see. |
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05-10-2010, 05:08 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
I've done the big block, turbo 400 swap into low hump cab trucks before and both trucks needed fresh cab mounts to get decent clearance between the floor and trans. Old saggy mounts allowed it to rub, new mounts gave enough clearance to pass your hand between the floor and trans.
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05-18-2010, 10:36 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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getting the motor ready to drop in... 
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05-20-2010, 02:18 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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My truck is also a low hump cab with a turbo 400 and a big block installed...everything fit without any problems. |
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05-23-2010, 03:35 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
I am starting this same project this week. I have a 71 gmc 2500 2wd 350/350 and I am going 454/350. Looks like I will be having some fun.
Thanks for the good info. |
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05-23-2010, 05:23 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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05-30-2010, 09:44 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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    big block almost ready to drop in, just waiting for a few more pieces.   self powered 69 Panel! 
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07-13-2010, 02:44 AM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
that last picture looks like uncle kracker poking up through the engine bay.
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07-13-2010, 02:50 AM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
motor's been in for awhile now, still need to work on getting the trans in.
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07-13-2010, 02:09 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
You will want to swap that TBI specific distributor for an older HEI with vacuum advance. Or your old SB point dist will work, if you have clearance issues with the large cap HEI.
I would use a Pertronix or similar. |
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07-13-2010, 02:27 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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07-13-2010, 05:28 PM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
yeah, I'm getting a new distributor and yes I found an auto x member from my old 74 that fits so I got that covered!
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07-26-2010, 10:44 AM
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Its Topless Season!!!!
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
Any updates? How much clearance do you have with the serpentine setup to your rad? R u going to run electric fans or can you run a clutch fan? Subscribed as I am going to run a similar setup on my 77BBC.
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04-08-2012, 12:23 AM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
I know this is an old thread, but my pops and I are contemplating swapping the 6 cyl/ 3 ott in his 71 GMC for a 73 454 and a mid 80's 700r4. I still have the 73 donor and was thinking I would use the clamshells from it. Does anyone know if the 73 radiator wil fit?
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04-08-2012, 12:27 AM
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Re: what's necessary to do a big block swap?
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