Do you mind answering a few questions for me about the swap? I tried to PM you but I can’t because I’m a new account.
Trying to do a very similar truck but with a 4.8 and 4L80e from a work van into a 53 3100. I want to keep it straight axle and stock looking otherwise. I’d love to hook up the foot starter too. Such a cool feature and I had tried to think about how to do it before seeing this post. Seeing it made me need it!
Were the fbody exhaust manifolds a must or just what you had? I have truck manifolds currently.
What did you do for your original alt bracket? That looks perfect as I plan to do crank water pump and alt only as well. No PS or AC.
What did you use for your engine mounting? This truck has an SBC currently so I’m hoping some adapter plates will get me where I need to be but a plan B wouldn’t hurt.
How did you tackle the fuel system? I found inline pumps and a corvette filter that’s also a 58psi regulator that sounds promising.
Awesome truck man. Very cool to see. I wish mine was in as good of shape as that one but hopefully I can make what I have work!
