Engine swap

[Vlad_Tepes]

Hey guys

I have a 1983 holdeb ute I was wondering what had to be done to the mounts to drop a 350 chev in it. thanks

[stagger lee]

What motor has it got in it atm mate,
6cyl red/black?
V8 holden?

[Vlad_Tepes]

Stagger,

Its got the 6 cyl blue... What do I have to do to the mounts if anything

[stagger lee]

Hey Vlad how ya doin,
Mate I've never done this particular conversion but I'd say your up for a set of suitable V8 mounts maybe an engine sump, transmission(if you didn't score one with the LT1),radiator,exhaust system,shifter,tailshaft and a stronger diff(unless it's fitted with a large salisbury).
Does the LT1 have an engine management computer?

Sorry if I've missed anything but most of my experience is with aussie ford muscle.But shit mate if your keen it's far from impossible to do,probably best to source a wrecked chev/holden powered HQ/HJ/HX/HZ OR WB series holden and use that as a donor.


Cheers,
stagger lee.


Edit:spelling

[Vlad_Tepes]

Stagger,

Doing good here mate how about you?

Well the LT1 I have coming is a full set up comes with wiring harness, ECM, pwersteering, ac compressor, and all the brackets. It also has the stock extractors. I 'm also getting the 700R4 that comes with it. I planning on having a custom radiator made going to have to have the driveshaft redone to accept the 700R4. Exhaust was cheaper to get it made here rather sending for one.
As far as a diff I trying to see if I could sccop up some info on a commadore IRS to put in it.
if not then just going to have do with what I got til I can get a posi.
I guess since I wasnt sure about the motor mount placement that had me a bit worried. thanks for the input bro.

[Vlad_Tepes]

Stagger
where in Perth you at man?

[stagger lee]

Originally Posted by Vlad_Tepes

Stagger
where in Perth you at man?

Swan View,what about yourself?

[Vlad_Tepes]

Kalamunda

you going to the suoer nitros on saturday?