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chevybill · 11-17-2004, 07:44 PM

Are there any problems with running a v8 (350) in the 6 cylinder mount position? Will the distributor hit the fire wall or do you have to fabricate a wider fan shroud?

Thanks for the replies everybody.

crazy longhorn · 11-17-2004, 07:57 PM

It bolts right in, the dist is a little tight if you run the HEI, but does work. Up front, I used the 73 up waterpump & accessories, to get the fan into the shroud(without a bunch of spacer). Here are a couple shots http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

steve75104 · 11-17-2004, 08:21 PM

Is the alternative to move the engine further forward? If so, how difficult is that?

71swb4x4 · 11-17-2004, 08:30 PM

The 4x4 fan shroud is deeper.

chevybill · 11-17-2004, 09:38 PM

thanks for the useful replies, everybody.

perhaps one on the smaller style distributors will work without any problems,
will 1 or 2 of those electrical cooling fans take the place of that wide shroud?
would it be better to use both shroud and fans, gets hot down here in MS in the summertime.
looking at about 350 hp and 400 ft. lbs of torque for the engine.

*Slams_58* · 11-17-2004, 10:12 PM

here is a pic of how close the HEI fits to the firewall when you have a 350 in the I-6 spot
We have a few pics of before and after the swap here

68w/sbc406 · 11-17-2004, 10:13 PM

hope thats Dubies hand and not yours, unless dubie is under the wrong name again

dubie · 11-17-2004, 10:16 PM

oh damn, I just noticed that! yeah it's mine

I keep forgetting our home computer is signed in under her name all the time

11-17-2004, 07:44 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	v 8 in six mount position Are there any problems with running a v8 (350) in the 6 cylinder mount position? Will the distributor hit the fire wall or do you have to fabricate a wider fan shroud? Thanks for the replies everybody. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

11-17-2004, 07:57 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	It bolts right in, the dist is a little tight if you run the HEI, but does work. Up front, I used the 73 up waterpump & accessories, to get the fan into the shroud(without a bunch of spacer). Here are a couple shots http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-17-2004, 08:30 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	The 4x4 fan shroud is deeper. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-17-2004, 09:38 PM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks for the useful replies, everybody. perhaps one on the smaller style distributors will work without any problems, will 1 or 2 of those electrical cooling fans take the place of that wide shroud? would it be better to use both shroud and fans, gets hot down here in MS in the summertime. looking at about 350 hp and 400 ft. lbs of torque for the engine. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

11-17-2004, 10:12 PM	#6
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	here is a pic of how close the HEI fits to the firewall when you have a 350 in the I-6 spot We have a few pics of before and after the swap here Attached Images

11-17-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
steve75104 Another 69-20 years later Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cedar Hill, TX Posts: 94	Is the alternative to move the engine further forward? If so, how difficult is that?

11-17-2004, 10:13 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hope thats Dubies hand and not yours, unless dubie is under the wrong name again __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-17-2004, 10:16 PM	#8
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	oh damn, I just noticed that! yeah it's mine I keep forgetting our home computer is signed in under her name all the time __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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