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07-25-2018, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: linden,ia
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1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
Hello, guys, I'm looking to do a big project I have a 1972 c30 one ton I love my truck but I want to put in an engine and transmission from a 1997 chevy c2500.
But first a little story I got a 1995 k1500 dirt cheap but have found out there is a problem with the Title so I can't register it  So plan b is to swap the body from my 97 c2500 to the k1500 so I can have four-wheel drive and take the drive train from my 97 and put it in my 1972. nice plan huh any input? |
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07-25-2018, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Williamsburg, VA
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
The vortec 350 will be nice in the 72. Are you planning on using the trans and the TBI with it? Just know that the vortec doesn’t have the provision for a mechanical fuel pump, so you’ll need an electric pump to run it.
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07-25-2018, 09:11 AM
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Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
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07-25-2018, 12:13 PM
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Location: linden,ia
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
I will be using the Vortec spider injection I have the fuel pump figured out already.
The only big thing I can see is having a drive shaft made to fit the new tranny. I know the wiring will be a pain in the ass but I'm up for it. |
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07-25-2018, 11:04 PM
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Location: KINGSPORT,TN.
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
Big bucks time all is said n done........... For very little gain if any....
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07-25-2018, 11:37 PM
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Rottenwood Garage Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Marietta, Georgia
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
We just got done. 1970 C30 chassis. 99 5.7 with a 4L80
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2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!! Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! |
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07-26-2018, 02:19 AM
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Re: 1972 c30 Vortec Swap and more
A tall deck 427 is what that needed imo
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