Its been a while since I have been on here so I wanted to let everyone know that I am almost complete my V8 Swap.
I will have lots of pictures soon.
Here is how it sits right now.
I tucked an aluminum rad under the rad support and made a customer lower mount to try and keep a somewhat stock look.
Completely stock 318 except for the intake. I do have headers for later. I installed an A500 from a V6 (non computerized) on the 318 and used the factory tranny mount.
Both back frame rails are junk, so we are taking another frame I have and mounting them on the inside of the existing frame rails, welding in place, then cutting out the old rails. I how to fit a 275 Drag radial under the rear.
While we are there I will switch to different springs and install the 3.91 Sure-grip A-body 8 3/4 with upgraded Big Bolt Pattern axles.
I'm working on a set of heads to swap, as well as a cam upgrade next year after I set a baseline on the road and at the track.
I will be running a GM HEI for ignition.
The goal in this truck was to make it look somewhat stock looking, so we tried not to cut it unless absolutely necessary. Of course the frame replacement was a necessity for safety reasons and heck, why not fit more tire under it.
I would like to swap to 5 lug from wheels if anyone knows of a hub that will swap on this truck to get me 5 lug like my rear will be.
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