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brian 11-19-2004 17:39:11 12.219.146.227 11712 Report to Moderator	I have a 1958 C60 Viking with a 235 straight six engine. Will a chevy small block V8 bolt to the transmission in that truck. Thanks for the help [Reply]  [No Email]
bill 12-22-2005 17:24:23 24.164.179.172 17530 Report to Moderator	Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 17:39:11   I know where theres a good gmc v6 1 think a 351 complete ever with trans and t case   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Graygander 11-20-2004 06:02:54 207.69.137.12 11726 Report to Moderator	Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 17:39:11   Hello, Putting a small block in your '58 is not to big a job. If your tranny is a 4 speed its most likely a sm420(possibly the best truck 4 speed ever made) you will need a cast iron bellhousing with the mounting feet. GM used these on Many v8's from 55 to about 72,and 230-292 sixes from 63-67. Flywheels from about any above engines will work,just make sure your clutch will bolt up. You will need to either fabricate or buy an engine mount kit from an aftermarket supplier like Golden state. Since the v8 is shorter than the 6 you will need to make or modify a junk yard fan shroud to fit. throttle linkage, wiring, and exhaust will have to fabricated, but don't let that scare you its not that hard. And believe me the first time you pull a steep hill with a big load on your truck you'll wonder why you didn't dump that old 6 years ago. Good luck,...Mike   [Reply]  [No Email]
Al 11-23-2004 20:39:39 216.65.181.242 11761 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: engine swap in reply to Graygander, 11-20-2004 06:02:54   why waste time with a low torque v8 you can lose the straight 6 but maybe you could replace it with a v6 its not much different then putting in a v8 but with tons more torque plus the v8s don't get a whole lot bigger than say a 478 v6 gas or diesel it will still bolt up to the tranny plus ther alot more fun   [Reply]  [No Email]
Brian 11-24-2004 18:57:29 12.219.146.227 11769 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: engine swap in reply to Al, 11-23-2004 20:39:39   That's a good thought on the big V6's but i'm not familiar with those. Are they easy to find? Where would I look to find on? Are parts available for a rebuild?   [Reply]  [No Email]
Brian 11-20-2004 17:22:33 12.219.146.227 11732 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: engine swap in reply to Graygander, 11-20-2004 06:02:54   Hey guys thanks for all the info and help   [Reply]  [No Email]
Jon H 11-19-2004 18:04:16 69.26.17.114 11713 Report to Moderator	Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 17:39:11   You would need to replace the bellhousing and flywheel with V8 parts,as the "old style 235-261 parts are different than V8 housing and wheel.   [Reply]  [No Email]
brian 11-19-2004 18:23:10 12.219.146.227 11714 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: engine swap in reply to Jon H, 11-19-2004 18:04:16   how or where do I find a bellhousing and flywheel that would fit the old transmission to the newer V8   [Reply]  [No Email]
Jon H 11-21-2004 10:30:57 69.26.17.202 11746 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 18:23:10   The bellhousing to block pattern for the V8 is the same from 55 on up. If you are using an 86 or newer engine with the 1 piece rear main seal,you will need the correct 86 or newer flywheel for that CI engine.   [Reply]  [No Email]
bj17b 11-20-2004 14:59:29 64.61.211.197 11730 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 18:23:10   I have lost of bellhousings ect for older v8 chev's--e-mail if you can't find any in your area Mike   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Bob 11-19-2004 19:43:03 66.163.134.177 11716 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: engine swap in reply to brian, 11-19-2004 18:23:10   Generally speaking, your old transmission and pilot shaft will fit the newer V-8 bell housing and plug into the clutch plate and pilot bearing on the newer engine. Chevy wasn't as nuts as certain other companies to change everything, and make it incompatible.   [Reply]  [No Email]