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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 98 | I'm looking to buy a 1948 GMC, With no engine. But i do have a 216 & a 235. Would there be any problems with the install, being a GMC instaed of a Chevy. Do they bolt up the same, How abouth the tranny. any mods i would have to do. Thanks in advance
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 | No, they won't line up the same. GMC engines are longer...different front mount. BTW, GMC's of that era are ND
(New Design) I'd try to find a Jimmy engine if it was me... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | Lots of GMCs were repowered with Chev. The Chev is about 1 1/2" shorter. A plate on the front mount will fix that. The rear will require no changes. Many Chevs drop the exhaust out the rear while GMC drops it out the center. However, I agree that you should look for a GMC. Even a 228 will be far superior. A 248 or larger is even nicer. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | My '53 GMC has a Chevy 216 in it. It had a 235 before that, and if I don't find a Jimmy motor before the swap, it will get another 235.
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