72 chevy c10 engine swap

[V8coomber]

Hi all, I currently have a 1972 c10 stepside, running a 250ci l6 motor, which I'm looking to swap for a v8!! Does anybody know what v8s fit straight in without any mods?? Obviously a v8 from a c10 is preferable & silly question but would a a v8 from a c10 fit straight into where a l6 came out of, or do I need to move engine mounts?


Cheers all

[SS Tim]

There are many ways to install a V8 in a factory I6 truck, from the factory style install (many changes) to slap it in as cheap as possible.
Sift through a site search result and see what works best for you.

[itstheDRE4M]

Originally Posted by V8coomber

Hi all, I currently have a 1972 c10 stepside, running a 250ci l6 motor, which I'm looking to swap for a v8!! Does anybody know what v8s fit straight in without any mods?? Obviously a v8 from a c10 is preferable & silly question but would a a v8 from a c10 fit straight into where a l6 came out of, or do I need to move engine mounts?
Ps does anybody have a v8 motor & manual transmission box for sale for one of these?????

Cheers all

To simply install the engine, all you would need is the V8 mounts.. it'll bolt right up. You'll run into issues with the exhaust and any transmission links.

Engine Mounts can stay in the original holes but you'll crowd the firewall/distributor. Best to mount it in the forward holes.