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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 | will a chev 292 swap with a 236. if not what would be a good choice? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | It depends on how much work and modification you are up for.
The 292 and 235 do not use the same bell housing or engine mounts. However, the 292 is a popular swap and lots of people have done it.
As for whether its the best choice for you really depends on what you plan to do with the truck.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 | The 261 would be a good choice. An easy swap.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 3 | I put a 292 in my "53 2 ton...It wasn't that bad, since I had the whole front end off. Welding the engine mounts in the right place was probably the hardest part. (And that wasn't that bad.)
Not much room in the front. Had to modify a pulley on the H2O pump and I got an electric fan that works great. Had to add a port in the top of the radiator for the sensor...
I changed everything to 12v with the engine swap, and a 1 wire alternator. I used a painless wiring harness for that- there were a few things I had to modify on the harness, but wire locations worked out well.
Had to stay with the old style transmission, since the new style would not fit. It's tight! The transmission cover had to be modified to fit, too.
Went with cast iron 2pc headers. Can send some pics if you want or answer specific questions....Renee | | |
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