Oh the Big Block will fit but not with the stock steering box. You'd
probably need to switch to a Toyota box. The suspension "springs" might not
be able to handle the added weight. You may also experience body roll on
cornering "requiring a swaybar", and some disc brakes for obvious reasons.
I've already done the big engine route and although it's fun and people
really get a shock out of seeing this big lung and dual carburetors, I can
honestly say that I had more fun and drove more often with just a mild small
block. I know my wallet liked the small motor too!
I'm considering going to the 700R4 this coming winter. Mainly for the
overdrive and gas mileage but the lower first gear ratio and seat of the
pants experience won't hurt!
I'd vote for the 327 and 700r4 combination.
Beside that 58 will sure look good with the big block in there sitting nice
and low!
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: A.B. <bigfred@unm.edu>
To: joe <chevy1@jps.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Motor!!!
>I'm thinking of puttinging into my '53. It's a good old 5 window that has
>served me well with the 6 cylinder. Looking at the engine bay it may be
>pretty tough to fit it in there so I may go with a 327 backed up with a
>700R4. If I use the Big Block I'll probably us a TH400. What would you
>do? I am planning on taking the truck on some trips so gas milage may
>dictate what I use. If I don't put the big block in the truck it's going
>in my '58 Impala, which I think would be just as cool, but then I'm not
>sure if the rear end would be able to handle the torque. OH man! too much
>to think about.
>
>
>On Tue, 1 May 2001, joe wrote:
>
>> I set the block on the engine stand and start cleaning away with soap and
>> water even thought the oil galley plugs are installed. I bought the long
>> assortment of engine brushes from Summit to run through all the oil
>> passages. You'd be surprised what comes out of there sometimes! I think
>> they ran me about $8.00 maybe $10.00 for a package of 5 or 6 brushes.
>>
>> I also bought an set of taps from Jeg's that connect to my sockets so I
can
>> chase all the threads to be sure I get accurate torque readings.
>>
>> Just use some compressed air and an air nozzle to blow out the passages
to
>> check for any remaining water.
>>
>> What year of Truck is the Big Block going into ?
>>
>> Joe
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A.B. <bigfred@unm.edu>
>> To: old truck mailing list <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 12:46 PM
>> Subject: [oletrucks] New Motor!!!
>>
>>
>> >Hello all,
>> >A while back I mentioned that I am working on a Gen 6 HP 454 for my
truck.
>> >Well I gotit back from the machine shop where they put new pistons on,
>> >honed teh cylinders and sleeved 1 bore.
>> >The machinist told me he thoroughly cleaned the block and I don't need
to
>> >clean it, but the book I'm using as a guide says to clean the you know
>> >what out of it even if it was professionally cleaned. Unfortunatly, they
>> >installed all the little plugs fro me already, otherwise I would just
>> >clean it anyway.
>> >What do you guys do? What would you do in my place?
>> >Any good sources for those little round brushes?
>> >Thanks for any help.
>> >-alfie
>> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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