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04-02-2012, 12:04 AM
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ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
when i get enough funds i want to find a 396 to stick in my truck. will it fit and bolt to everything in a 1978? i love the 396 always have and deem it better then a 454. just my opnion my truck is a 1978 chevy k10
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04-02-2012, 12:24 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Would fit just fine. Do it!
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04-02-2012, 01:29 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Yeah it will bolt right in the 3/4 and 1ton had big block options for them.But i would think hard about upgrading the axles in it to a dana 60 and 14 bolt to handle the power.
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04-02-2012, 07:28 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Why not get the best of both worlds? Find a good 396 crank and drop it in a 454 block and you'll have a true 427. You'll have the short stroke fun of the 396 and it'll breathe so much better with the big bores of the 427. She'll rev like a 396 and pull like a 454! And externally, nobody can tell what you have!!!
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04-02-2012, 02:28 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Save the time of putting that 396 in there and give it to me!
In all seriousness, everything will work except your small block exhaust and I think the fan shroud may be different. Gonna want a 4 core radiator. Good luck Posted via Mobile Device
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04-02-2012, 06:39 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
it already has a 454 in it, so im sure the raditor has been upgraded, i wonder though if a 12 bolt rear end would handle it ok. some of the muscle cars GM made had 12 bolts and 396s so im guessing it will be ok i dunno
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04-02-2012, 08:28 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Why not leave the bigger engine in there? You're going to miss the torque and hp and not pick up diddly in mileage...drop a 396 in a muscle car that needs it...
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04-03-2012, 07:20 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
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04-03-2012, 08:16 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
i just pulled a 396 out of a half ton 78 to go in our 68 camaro project. i agree, leave the 454 with more tourqe
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04-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
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04-03-2012, 12:38 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
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04-03-2012, 09:03 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
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04-05-2012, 01:04 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
Just by some 396 flags and stick 'em on the fenders
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04-05-2012, 01:11 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
The 12 bolt will be fine. Hard to break it without hooking it.
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04-05-2012, 08:07 AM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
If its a smog built 454 vs a proper 396 I would go 396 all damn day. But if I just do nothing but tow then I would keep that monster crank 454 and deal with the lesser lifespan of the 454
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04-05-2012, 01:29 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
454 with an 8:71 blower......and nos......and a turbo....all day long
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04-05-2012, 02:14 PM
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04-05-2012, 02:17 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
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04-05-2012, 02:55 PM
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Re: ok to put a 396 in a 1978 half ton?
My fathers 77 k5 blazer has a 454 in it. goes like crazy.
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