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| | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 20 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 20 | Hi boys, I'm back with another task & question. I have a 51 1 ton panel. I would like to swap my 216 with a chevy small block; (V8), but I want to keep the stock 4 speed transmission. What will I need to pair up the small block to the transmission.
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Ed Lupardo | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Is your '51 titled using the 216's engine number as the VIN on the title?
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I believe you just need the next generation truck V8 to standard trans bellhousing, 55 to ? You can swap in the 54 crossmember that has the motor mounts you need. I know there are kits for the V8 side mounts. Check all the truck vendors ie. Chevs of 40s, Jim Carter etc. The other issue is clearance re. steering box. Some I've heard have moved the box outboard and or use special exhaust manifold. I'm sure others will be along to chime in on this.
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