Small Block Chevy in a 51

[Fat Fanny]

NEED TO KNOW!  What will it take to install a sbc in a 51 3/4 ton pickup using the stock radiator, a new MII IFS, a 350 turbo trany, a 9" ford rear end, and new steering from Flaming River.  Will it fit?  How far forward from the firewall, 1 inch, 2 inches.  A greenhorn here and desperately needing advice.  :?:

[Bib_Overalls]

It will all fit without frustration.

Chassis Engineering has everything you need to make it come together.  And it all bolts in.  You can find cheaper but, in my opinion, you an not find anything easier or more fool proof.

You can get their catalog free by calling 1-319-643-2645.  And their web page is http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com  .

I work at a hot rod shop here that builds a lot of trucks and we use a lot of Chassis Engineering parts.

Given the cost of today's gasoline I would seriously consider running a 700R-4 overdrive transmission.  You will get better mileage and improved overall performance.

[Fat Fanny]

Will I be able to keep my original radiator and just put a trans cooler in front of it..  I understand the 700r4 runs pretty hot.
jd

[donsrods]

While you could probably have your stock radiator modified to work, I wouldn't.  Custom radiators are a little pricey, but you put them in and forget them. They fit well and more importantly, cool the engne better.  I have come to realize that nothing takes the fun out of hot rodding faster than a car that you have to always be concerned with at redlights on a hot summer day.

Don

[river1]

here is a site that will help answer your questions

http://www.50chevy.com/

later jim