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TDs6t9 · 06-11-2009, 07:15 PM

When I did mine, I used the z bar bracket you have the picture of, mounted just as you have it. I have a '69. The engine I used is a 350 from a 1975 Corvette. I am not sure if headers will clear so I am using rams horn with center dump. Everything bolted right up. I was pleasently surprised at the ease of it all. Did not have to lengthen drive shaft.Used the same flywheel off the original 6. It was very straight forward. The only thing I really need to add is a fan shroud as I still have the single core radiator. It will stay around 200 degrees even in the summer in heavy traffic.

06-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#14
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: Swapping Straight 6 (I6) to newer style 350 or 454 When I did mine, I used the z bar bracket you have the picture of, mounted just as you have it. I have a '69. The engine I used is a 350 from a 1975 Corvette. I am not sure if headers will clear so I am using rams horn with center dump. Everything bolted right up. I was pleasently surprised at the ease of it all. Did not have to lengthen drive shaft.Used the same flywheel off the original 6. It was very straight forward. The only thing I really need to add is a fan shroud as I still have the single core radiator. It will stay around 200 degrees even in the summer in heavy traffic.