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NF65Fleetside · 12-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Geeeesh, do any of you other guys go through engines on a regular?! lol...so far since May Ive had a 283, 350 and now about to have a 454 delivered to me tomorrow afternoon! Hopefully the 454 swap will be smooth, it has a TH400 but Im using my built TH350. The motor is bone stock but rebuilt and going to have mid length headers. Any suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated. Oh and if any guys in Socal- LA would like to help with the swap come through and beers/pizza on me!

62 short step · 12-03-2007, 09:25 PM

If I was closer I'd be there!!

k14burb · 12-03-2007, 09:50 PM

When the PO of my '66 burb bought it in '71 it had a 283 with low miles. He used it to tow his small fishing boat. Bought a bigger boat and swapped in a 327. A few years later he got another, biggger boat and put in a 350. He said the 327 towed better but wanted to go bigger so some time in the late 80s he put in the 454. I'm pondering the idea of putting in a newer 6 liter with an auto, but the 454 4spd is fun to drive!

L0WRIDE · 12-03-2007, 11:02 PM

dam If I was closer I'd help ya

rwgregory · 12-06-2007, 03:39 AM

The only suggestion I can offer is the way you swap engines you should just use large wingnuts for your motor mounts...

Where abouts in Lost Angeles are you, and when is the wrench session planned??

NF65Fleetside · 12-06-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rwgregory

The only suggestion I can offer is the way you swap engines you should just use large wingnuts for your motor mounts...

Where abouts in Lost Angeles are you, and when is the wrench session planned??

hahahaha! yah Im probably one swap from going that route. Im going to clean up the motor some and get a few hop up parts for it. Im look'n at possibly next Sunday to do the swap. I live over is west LA, King and Crenshaw...sounds bad but its a pretty nice neighborhood.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-06-2007, 03:16 PM

I am going to be watching a truck on e bay and if by chance I win it I will be in the area maybe. Don't know if I can drive it home seeing it slipping in 3rd.

salazar44 · 12-06-2007, 08:01 PM

depends what kind of pizza! hehe.. jk. dont get rid of ur tranny before talkin to me about it!

60ratrod · 12-07-2007, 12:24 AM

maybe you can toss the next motor my way

NF65Fleetside · 12-07-2007, 02:50 AM

Thanks guys, hey Victor the TH400 is gonna get rebuilt for the fresh 350 block, which I have some really BIG plans for!...hopefully I can drop it into a hot rod project or a old skool belair. If your look'n for a TH400 theres a guy out your way thats selling one for CHEAP!

12-03-2007, 03:14 PM	#1
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Im an engine whore! Geeeesh, do any of you other guys go through engines on a regular?! lol...so far since May Ive had a 283, 350 and now about to have a 454 delivered to me tomorrow afternoon! Hopefully the 454 swap will be smooth, it has a TH400 but Im using my built TH350. The motor is bone stock but rebuilt and going to have mid length headers. Any suggestions and help would be greatly appreciated. Oh and if any guys in Socal- LA would like to help with the swap come through and beers/pizza on me!

12-03-2007, 09:25 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Im an engine whore! If I was closer I'd be there!!

12-03-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
k14burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So. NV. Posts: 154	Re: Im an engine whore! When the PO of my '66 burb bought it in '71 it had a 283 with low miles. He used it to tow his small fishing boat. Bought a bigger boat and swapped in a 327. A few years later he got another, biggger boat and put in a 350. He said the 327 towed better but wanted to go bigger so some time in the late 80s he put in the 454. I'm pondering the idea of putting in a newer 6 liter with an auto, but the 454 4spd is fun to drive! __________________ ‘66 Suburban 4x4 LQ4/4L80e Dana 60’s ‘67 Camaro RS/SS convertible 350/700r4 ‘74 K10 Stepside 402/TH350

12-03-2007, 11:02 PM	#4
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Im an engine whore! dam If I was closer I'd help ya __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

12-06-2007, 03:39 AM	#5
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: Im an engine whore! The only suggestion I can offer is the way you swap engines you should just use large wingnuts for your motor mounts... Where abouts in Lost Angeles are you, and when is the wrench session planned?? __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

12-06-2007, 03:16 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Im an engine whore! I am going to be watching a truck on e bay and if by chance I win it I will be in the area maybe. Don't know if I can drive it home seeing it slipping in 3rd. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-06-2007, 08:01 PM	#8
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Im an engine whore! depends what kind of pizza! hehe.. jk. dont get rid of ur tranny before talkin to me about it! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

12-07-2007, 12:24 AM	#9
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Im an engine whore! maybe you can toss the next motor my way __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

12-07-2007, 02:50 AM	#10
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Im an engine whore! Thanks guys, hey Victor the TH400 is gonna get rebuilt for the fresh 350 block, which I have some really BIG plans for!...hopefully I can drop it into a hot rod project or a old skool belair. If your look'n for a TH400 theres a guy out your way thats selling one for CHEAP!



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