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Jonnyb · 05-25-2011, 03:57 PM

Hi

i'm a newbie here,
I am considering buying a 64 Chev van (my 2nd) and was considering swaping the 230/3 spd manual to a 292/automatic.
And have some questions:

Will the 292 fit? Same engine mounts? Any problems ahead?
What would someone suggest for an autotransmission type?

I did a 283 swap (back when Moses was young and I was better looking) and had cooling problems with the v8, will there be cooling problems with the 292?

Also this may sound a bit naive, but, is there fuel injection available for the 292?

Any suggestions/ideas would be helpful.
Thanks

**Clyde65** · 05-25-2011, 04:35 PM

thought about a 4.8/4l60e?

**Captainfab** · 05-26-2011, 01:20 AM

Welcome to the forum

The 292 motor mounts are offset, whereas the 230/250 have the mounts straight across. If you don't already have an auto trans, a 700R4 would be a good choice. Although getting the TV cable setup correctly could be a challenge. I do know that this wouldn't be the first 700R4 behind a I6, so someone will surely have answers on setting up the TV cable.

As for EFI on the 292, you would have to go with an aftermarket throttle body injection, such as the Holley.

If you had cooling issues with a V8 before, you likely had an improper setup cooling system, or a plugged radiator. These early vans came from the factory with small blocks, and didn't overheat.

iehotrod · 05-26-2011, 01:38 AM

Captian Fab what is the TV cable?

**Captainfab** · 05-26-2011, 01:40 AM

TV=throttle valve

The 700R4's have this and it is often confused with a kickdown cable. If the TV cable is not correctly setup and adjusted, you will burn up the trans in a short time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iehotrod

Captian Fab what is the TV cable?

iehotrod · 05-26-2011, 01:51 AM

ah okay. now why is a 700r4 better than a 400th if they are both 4 speed auto?

karlbenz · 05-26-2011, 06:46 PM

400 is a 3spd. 700r4 has overdrive

66redw/white · 05-26-2011, 07:08 PM

might look into a 200r4 as well. i hear the gear ratios are better suited for the straight six.

chris91 · 05-26-2011, 09:01 PM

There are several transmission vendors that sell a constant pressure valve body for the700r4, and the 2004r. This will fix the TV cable problem, so you will not burn up a trans because the cable is not adjusted correctly.

**rideblue00** · 05-26-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris91

There are several transmission vendors that sell a constant pressure valve body for the700r4, and the 2004r. This will fix the TV cable problem, so you will not burn up a trans because the cable is not adjusted correctly.

Which vendors?

Thanks

05-25-2011, 03:57 PM	#1
Jonnyb Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 1	64 chev Van 230 engine swap Hi i'm a newbie here, I am considering buying a 64 Chev van (my 2nd) and was considering swaping the 230/3 spd manual to a 292/automatic. And have some questions: Will the 292 fit? Same engine mounts? Any problems ahead? What would someone suggest for an autotransmission type? I did a 283 swap (back when Moses was young and I was better looking) and had cooling problems with the v8, will there be cooling problems with the 292? Also this may sound a bit naive, but, is there fuel injection available for the 292? Any suggestions/ideas would be helpful. Thanks

05-25-2011, 04:35 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap thought about a 4.8/4l60e? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-26-2011, 01:20 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap Welcome to the forum The 292 motor mounts are offset, whereas the 230/250 have the mounts straight across. If you don't already have an auto trans, a 700R4 would be a good choice. Although getting the TV cable setup correctly could be a challenge. I do know that this wouldn't be the first 700R4 behind a I6, so someone will surely have answers on setting up the TV cable. As for EFI on the 292, you would have to go with an aftermarket throttle body injection, such as the Holley. If you had cooling issues with a V8 before, you likely had an improper setup cooling system, or a plugged radiator. These early vans came from the factory with small blocks, and didn't overheat. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 05-26-2011 at 01:20 AM.

05-26-2011, 01:38 AM	#4
iehotrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 393	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap Captian Fab what is the TV cable?

05-26-2011, 01:51 AM	#6
iehotrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 393	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap ah okay. now why is a 700r4 better than a 400th if they are both 4 speed auto?

05-26-2011, 06:46 PM	#7
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap 400 is a 3spd. 700r4 has overdrive

05-26-2011, 07:08 PM	#8
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap might look into a 200r4 as well. i hear the gear ratios are better suited for the straight six. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

05-26-2011, 09:01 PM	#9
chris91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerville, sc Posts: 93	Re: 64 chev Van 230 engine swap There are several transmission vendors that sell a constant pressure valve body for the700r4, and the 2004r. This will fix the TV cable problem, so you will not burn up a trans because the cable is not adjusted correctly.



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