C10 454 conversion help?

Warui Shujin · 05-06-2008, 01:20 PM

I'm picking up a 454 this weekend. So cheap, I couldn't pass it up. I don't see how I could fit it into my first gen, so it's going into my truck. I know the engine should fit, but I'm not sure what parts I need to do the swap. Any ideas?

captn kev · 05-06-2008, 02:34 PM

I have swapped BB chevs into cars that a SB once sat withno real issues except clearing headers and sterring. I would think any conversion should follow the same as swapping an SB, these kits are readily available. I even had a 427 in an FC, had iI installed an electric waterpump I could have made it streetable.

blwnrtr93 · 05-09-2008, 11:45 AM

I'm not sure but the trans bellhousing may have to be changed and of course motor mounts and other minor things.

Warui Shujin · 05-11-2008, 11:00 PM

I appreciate the help! Just picked up the engine yesterday. Gotta tear it down now.

blwnrtr93 · 05-26-2008, 07:26 PM

I was wrong in my previous reply according to a friend at work. The pattern on the bellhousing for SB and BB is the same. He was working on a BB swap into his Blazer before gas prices doubled. Good luck with the teardown/rebuild/swap.

05-06-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
Warui Shujin The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	C10 454 conversion help? I'm picking up a 454 this weekend. So cheap, I couldn't pass it up. I don't see how I could fit it into my first gen, so it's going into my truck. I know the engine should fit, but I'm not sure what parts I need to do the swap. Any ideas?

05-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#2
captn kev senior car dude Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 44 Rep Power: 0	I have swapped BB chevs into cars that a SB once sat withno real issues except clearing headers and sterring. I would think any conversion should follow the same as swapping an SB, these kits are readily available. I even had a 427 in an FC, had iI installed an electric waterpump I could have made it streetable. __________________ TORYU

05-09-2008, 11:45 AM	#3
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL iTrader: (1) Posts: 379 Rep Power: 17	I'm not sure but the trans bellhousing may have to be changed and of course motor mounts and other minor things. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

05-26-2008, 07:26 PM	#5
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL iTrader: (1) Posts: 379 Rep Power: 17	I was wrong in my previous reply according to a friend at work. The pattern on the bellhousing for SB and BB is the same. He was working on a BB swap into his Blazer before gas prices doubled. Good luck with the teardown/rebuild/swap. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

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05-11-2008, 11:00 PM	#4
Warui Shujin The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I appreciate the help! Just picked up the engine yesterday. Gotta tear it down now.