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Gsprusty
12-09-2017, 03:36 AM
have a chance to get a Chevy crate motor long block to put in the mighty max. will it fit ? also transmission?

LSR Mike
12-09-2017, 06:13 AM
Way back, you could buy motor mounts for a SBC to go in a Mighty Max, obviously you will need a SBC Tranny, new driveshaft, how about that rear end? cooling? brakes? etc...

2nup350
12-09-2017, 11:32 AM
I did this once, it took a front sump pan to get the engine in. the 318 or ford swaps fit better.

geezer101
12-09-2017, 12:45 PM
It will fit. Mike has given you a run down on all the other mechanicals you'll need. Add uprated suspension - the SBC and transmission will weigh a tad more than the 4G64...

tortron
12-09-2017, 01:24 PM
6 cylinder in mine and there's plenty of room for an extra pair of cylinders, electric fan Infront of the radiator.

I have a th700r4 trans which is nice and easy if going with the 350.
Judging from my engine swap, You will need a new trans cross member, mount for the hand brake piviot, fuel pump, and suitable engine mounts. You might need to cut out about 6 inches from the sump to clear the engine crossmember, you will have very little clearance between the steering box and the exhaust, block hugging ones should be ok, but check. I saw a mighty Max front section used in a hotrod the other day and they had used a rack and pinion from something along with Montero? Hubs with the steering knuckle at the front for extra clearance.
I would recommend converting to power steering