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| | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 | im sure some people has done this but id like to know what all is invaolved and and how hard this is going to be to do this have a 1957 chevy 1/2 ton truck has the original 235 6 want to take it out and put in a chevy 350 but if possible id like to leave the 3 speed on the colum trans in it can i do that way and can anyone tell me this process step by step of changing the 235 to the 350 and help be appricated thanks jamie...
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | This is a common swap and there is a lot written on it in this forum. I'm not sure if anyone has a written step by step procedure. Since that year truck came with a V-8 you are basically doing a stock installation. Nothing from the 235 can be used for the conversion except for the clutch and that depends on which V-8 flywheel you obtain. You will need a V-8 bellhousing, flywheel, front motor mounts, ignition switch, exhaust system, throttle linkage, pulleys, hoses, and all the other V-8 components. If you send me an email direct and I can provide you with a spreadsheet which lists all the parts needed with some sources & estimated costs for the conversion.
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1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Ive done a couple of them & it,s very rewarding. They even drive better. The v-8 is lighter in weight & the weight is further back. I can't add much from what rfs said but if you plan on adding power steering in the future you may want to use a engine mount kit that uses the center mount. The kit for the front mount has got very expensive I noticed in the latest catalog.
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