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#52734 11/23/2005 4:43 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 | hello, I'm wishing to choose a motor for my 53 3/4t (still working on the 1/2 or 3/4t). My motor friends in Aus tell me to pick a smaller V8, as the 350 and up through rods due to high revs. regulation in Aus says i can go as large as 454 as long as i have the braking compacity. i wish to do highway driving. any ideas | | |
#52735 11/23/2005 5:11 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Due to size, the 350 is easier to install. The small block will also get better milage, but the big block is more power. A lot of things to consider. I would recommend a brake upgrade with either.
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#52736 11/23/2005 5:17 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 | 350's are the common size here. the brake upgrade i will tackle when the time comes. I need to have the motor in before i paint the guards. i'm just thinking ahead. | | |
#52737 11/23/2005 6:16 AM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | if your budget permits you could build a stroker motor out of a 350. that way you do not add the weight of a big block, and you would get a higher revving engine. if not i would just go with a stockish 350.
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#52738 11/23/2005 7:01 AM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy again Brendon, We never did identify the engine that was in the truck did we? Did it run? What do you ultimately want to end up with, a restored truck, a street rod truck, a resto-rod? What do you intend to do with this truck? I think you mentioned you were not a mechanic, if you are going to modify this truck do you feel confident in yourself that you can perform the work? If not modification by someone else will be expensive. Primarily you should be made aware that swaping a V8 engine into this chassis will require some kind of steering relocation minimum. | | |
#52739 11/23/2005 9:55 PM | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 67 | Hi 3B, i'm going to post some photos of the truck as i found it, as i've pulled it apart, and to it's current stage of rebuilding. The engine that was in it had the spark plugs removed. This could have been for 20 years or more. i filled the bores with oil and was able to rock the crank free. however i don't wish to use this motor, as parts in Aus are hard to get and i would like a V8 again. I have a mate who runs a performance engine shop who can guide me along the way. i have rebuilt two car motors and a 4 stroke bike motor (4 cams was difficult)so i know a little.
I had no idea that steering modifications were in order to fit the V8. I believe i'm supposed to change the steering column to a collapseable version if i change the motor.
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