The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Mission Impossible? (472CI in a 51')

Hey guys well still waiting on a new starter for my 235 currently in the 51, 3600. I was offered a 472 big block with a th400 tranny to put in it. Just out of curiosity has anyone done this or would it even work? If so what all would I need to do? mounting brackets etc. and could I use the new wiring harness I just installed its a 12V system already.....

Thanks!
Kirk

buddy of mine put one in a 55 2nd, folks put a variety of V8's in AD's, don't see why you couldn't do it if you want

Bill

Cadillac I presume.

Its been done. I've seen pictures of others having done it, and I've put a Cadillac 500 in my '55 1st GMC. It is a tight fit.


You are going to be fabricating your own front mounts and modifying an aftermarket rear crossmember. You will need to move the steering column. Custom exhaust and perhaps shave the frame on the passenger side to fit the exhaust manifold.

Sure.


The question to ask yourself is WHY are you doing this. Its going to be a lot of work, with lots of little changes, and if you don't have a clear goal in mind it might be hard to finish it.

Hey thanks for all the comments, especially the question by question break down of how/what to do. In response to your question, it was just offered to me and I was just curious as to what could be done. For now I think I am going to try to get the 235 goin and drive it till next winter then possibly see if I could put a 350 in it, seeing as its one of the most common engines in the world.
Thanks again!

You're welcome. Let us all know how it goes!