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72 c10 sclb 350 to 454 swap help needed


cmurphy77

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I have a 72 chevy c10 1/2 ton long bed 350 auto

 

I would like it to be a mild street truck not some wild racing machine

 

How complicated would it be to swap the factory 350 a 454

 

Would the hp difference be worth it or just beef up the 350 not

 

I was thinking someone here could help

 

I already have an old 454 i think its a mark lV or the mark V

 

Thanks

  • 2 weeks later...
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The swap wouldnt be hard at all just need a turbo 400 that came out of a 454 vehicle,and 454 motor mounts.

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A lot of years ago I did the opposite. Took a 454 out of a '73 2500 truck and put a targetmaster 350 in. The truck had a TH 400. Took a different flex plate, but everything else bolted right up. The 350 had exhaust and intake manifolds, the 454 dist was reused as were the motor mounts.

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you would definatly need heavier front springs for the extra weight, every thing will hook right up, the distributer are practically identical. What kind of performance are you looking for?

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