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falcon93 · 09-24-2007, 02:12 PM

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I have a 67 C-10 with a 292 and 3 speed manual transmission. The 292 is on her last legs and am looking to change out the engine. I am exploring many options, one of them being changing to a 350. If I change to a 350, what all do I also need to change (bellhousing, clutch, transmission, rear diff, etc.)? Thanks for the help,

John

fastom · 09-24-2007, 05:13 PM

The engine frame mounts need to be changed but I don't think that changed the position of the trans. The bell housing is the same but I think changing the clutch would be a really good idea. The radiator may have to be replaced as well.

68shortstep · 09-24-2007, 06:46 PM

Get an intact & running donor vehicle (free or real cheap) - mine was a '70's suburban. Full front crossmember, steering & driveline swap 350/350. New heads & stock rebuilt engine. Everything else "freshened-up" for safety. Power steering, brakes, rear-end.

Looks like an old stock turtle, but will surprise you.

I'm a long ways from "done," if you ever get there, but having fun & learning.

falcon93 · 09-24-2007, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the info so far. Anyone know of a good company to get a crate engine from. I have found many places online that sell racing engines, but no standard everyday drive down the road engines. Thanks again,

John

*ksjh1316* · 09-24-2007, 08:13 PM

Just go to your GM dealer and order their crate engine if I remember right 290 hp 100,000 mile warranty may have to shop dealers to get best price I can get one here for 1511.00. Also you can check under GM preformance online for more info.

retselgerg · 09-24-2007, 08:13 PM

Get a Goodwrench Crate, Very dependable, and affordable compared to buying other crates, or remans, I would look into finding a good donor truck, for pullys, brackets, all that junk, and by the way welcome to the board fron southwest Virginia, got any pics?

69halfton · 09-24-2007, 08:26 PM

dont bother changing that rearend, or at least not soon.

my dad told me about one of his buddys putting a 350 in a vega back in the day.

had a 4 speed in it, and they beat the S*** outta it for a couple years, and never had a problem with the rearend aha

so, if your gunna change it anyways, see if you can break it first.

09-24-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
falcon93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rosamond, CA Posts: 2	Questions about engine swap Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I have a 67 C-10 with a 292 and 3 speed manual transmission. The 292 is on her last legs and am looking to change out the engine. I am exploring many options, one of them being changing to a 350. If I change to a 350, what all do I also need to change (bellhousing, clutch, transmission, rear diff, etc.)? Thanks for the help, John

09-24-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Questions about engine swap The engine frame mounts need to be changed but I don't think that changed the position of the trans. The bell housing is the same but I think changing the clutch would be a really good idea. The radiator may have to be replaced as well.

09-24-2007, 06:46 PM	#3
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Questions about engine swap Get an intact & running donor vehicle (free or real cheap) - mine was a '70's suburban. Full front crossmember, steering & driveline swap 350/350. New heads & stock rebuilt engine. Everything else "freshened-up" for safety. Power steering, brakes, rear-end. Looks like an old stock turtle, but will surprise you. I'm a long ways from "done," if you ever get there, but having fun & learning.

09-24-2007, 08:00 PM	#4
falcon93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rosamond, CA Posts: 2	Re: Questions about engine swap Thanks for the info so far. Anyone know of a good company to get a crate engine from. I have found many places online that sell racing engines, but no standard everyday drive down the road engines. Thanks again, John

09-24-2007, 08:13 PM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Questions about engine swap Just go to your GM dealer and order their crate engine if I remember right 290 hp 100,000 mile warranty may have to shop dealers to get best price I can get one here for 1511.00. Also you can check under GM preformance online for more info. Last edited by ksjh1316; 09-24-2007 at 08:14 PM.

09-24-2007, 08:13 PM	#6
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Questions about engine swap Get a Goodwrench Crate, Very dependable, and affordable compared to buying other crates, or remans, I would look into finding a good donor truck, for pullys, brackets, all that junk, and by the way welcome to the board fron southwest Virginia, got any pics? __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno Last edited by retselgerg; 09-24-2007 at 08:14 PM.

09-24-2007, 08:26 PM	#7
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Questions about engine swap dont bother changing that rearend, or at least not soon. my dad told me about one of his buddys putting a 350 in a vega back in the day. had a 4 speed in it, and they beat the S*** outta it for a couple years, and never had a problem with the rearend aha so, if your gunna change it anyways, see if you can break it first. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.



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