Engine swapp
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Hi Jose7874
Easiest swap would be a 272/292/312 Y block. Search the forum for more info, it’s a question that’s been asked a few times.
My 59 was factory 223 inline 6. Someone tried to put a 413 Chrysler in there but I pulled it out and dropped in a 272 y block, no hassle. Engine mounts all fit if you get a y block from a 57-60 truck, otherwise any 272/292/312 will work you just need the correct 58-60 truck front engine mount. Will have a few wiring changes and fuel line routing.
Think that’s about it, might of missed something.
Easiest swap would be a 272/292/312 Y block. Search the forum for more info, it’s a question that’s been asked a few times.
My 59 was factory 223 inline 6. Someone tried to put a 413 Chrysler in there but I pulled it out and dropped in a 272 y block, no hassle. Engine mounts all fit if you get a y block from a 57-60 truck, otherwise any 272/292/312 will work you just need the correct 58-60 truck front engine mount. Will have a few wiring changes and fuel line routing.
Think that’s about it, might of missed something.
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Hi Jose7874
Easiest swap would be a 272/292/312 Y block. Search the forum for more info, it’s a question that’s been asked a few times.
My 59 was factory 223 inline 6. Someone tried to put a 413 Chrysler in there but I pulled it out and dropped in a 272 y block, no hassle. Engine mounts all fit if you get a y block from a 57-60 truck, otherwise any 272/292/312 will work you just need the correct 58-60 truck front engine mount. Will have a few wiring changes and fuel line routing.
Think that’s about it, might of missed something.
Easiest swap would be a 272/292/312 Y block. Search the forum for more info, it’s a question that’s been asked a few times.
My 59 was factory 223 inline 6. Someone tried to put a 413 Chrysler in there but I pulled it out and dropped in a 272 y block, no hassle. Engine mounts all fit if you get a y block from a 57-60 truck, otherwise any 272/292/312 will work you just need the correct 58-60 truck front engine mount. Will have a few wiring changes and fuel line routing.
Think that’s about it, might of missed something.
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Use the original (not sure if you need a v8 bellhousing with hydraulic clutch lugs) if you like or spend some cash- see link about T5 conversions HOME T.
thats about all I know.
thats about all I know.
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