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Old 03-20-2018, 10:57 PM   #1
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454 swap into a 1954 Chevy truck

Hello

I am trying to put a 454 into a 1954 Chevy truck. Will it fit without modifying the firewall?

Will the engine fit without switching to short style water pump?

Will an electric puller fan work?

I am thinking of using the stock exhaust manifolds are headers available for this combination.

The front suspension is a Scott Danforth IFS based on a GM G body.

Any assistance would be great.

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Old 03-21-2018, 05:02 PM   #2
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Re: 454 swap into a 1954 Chevy truck

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Hello

I am trying to put a 454 into a 1954 Chevy truck. Will it fit without modifying the firewall?
(1) valve covers hit the firewall and distributor will not have enough clearance.
Will the engine fit without switching to short style water pump?
(2) you need the short pump.
Will an electric puller fan work?
(3) I put a pusher fan in mine.
I am thinking of using the stock exhaust manifolds are headers available for this combination.
(4) I used 1969 camaro headers.
The front suspension is a Scott Danforth IFS based on a GM G body.

Any assistance would be great.

Kent
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Old 03-22-2018, 02:47 PM   #3
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Re: 454 swap into a 1954 Chevy truck

Thanks for the pointers.

I noticed in the truck that you are building that you use a front serpentine system from a 1990s truck. Is that a long or short style water pump?

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Thanks for the pointers.

I noticed in the truck that you are building that you use a front serpentine system from a 1990s truck. Is that a long or short style water pump?

Kent
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