Jump to content

Chevy powertrain options...


zeitgeist57

Recommended Posts

I just bought an '86 Chevy C10 2WD 1/2 ton. It's been sitting under a tree for the past 7 years, and so far a buddy and me can't get the engine to turn over with a breaker bar. THe tranny is stuck in gear also. Dunno if it'll break free.

 

I'm LOOKING into just swappng the 4.3L (w/ Rochester 4bbl) with a 350, and I'm hoping to maybe get one with a manual transmission also. Currently my truck sports a 4spd manual (3spd with an O/D) with a column shifter, but I can get one of those floor shifter kits depending on the engine/tranny combo.

 

Does anyone know of a good junker setup (carbureated/manny tranny) setup that would work for this simple, fullsize pickup for less than $500? This is going to be a non-emissions-caring, not-much-to-look-at errands truck for a suburban white male with a mortgage and plans for an upcoming kit car. At BEST I'll Bondo what little rust it's got and paint it a color other than the Highway Department Yellow it's got now, but only AFTER I get it running! smile.gif Thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4.3 to a smallblock is a pretty straight forward swap uses the same mounts you'll need a bigger radiator and maybe new front coil springs if it squats real bad. look for anything with a 350 and a manual trans all that stuff is the same it can come from a car or a truck. try fat kat auto salvage out in reynoldsburg they can prolly set you up with everything for about 500 bucks

 

HTH

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I didn't get around to working on the truck this evening, cuz I was doing the front brakes on a Sportage.

 

If I can't get the manual to shift out of Rev., then I'll look for another manual or make the automatic conversion. I just feel that an auto would turn this V6 truck into a DOG.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...