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kenny_strong · 07-20-2009, 07:54 PM

I have a 350 in my 66 and have a chance to pick up a 1994 chevy 3500 with 150K for a few hundred bucks. I have looked at it and I am thinking of using the alt, p/s pump, a/c and all the pulleys, brackets and what not to change my truck to a serpentine belt system.

Will this fit on my truck?

Can I block the a/c lines somehow so the compressor dosent go bad until I can afford the rest of the stuff needed for a/c?

Is this one of the years that the seat will swap into my truck pretty eaisly?

Sorry for so many questions but thanks for the help.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 07-20-2009, 08:38 PM

The seats will almost always go in easily. You just might have to do some filling and also some drilling. Beside's the seats though, I'm honestly not sure.

eldogg · 07-20-2009, 08:44 PM

The serp. setup works great in those trucks. The only thing is that it uses a long water pump instead of the short that came on your truck. You will need to use the fan also. Duct tape over the holes in the compressor and it will work fine when you get around to putting A/C on your truck. Nothing comes out of the lines unless the clutch is activated. Good luck with your swap. Save the 4L80e transmisson for a later swap.

**Captainfab** · 07-21-2009, 12:42 AM

You'll want to be sure to use a long water pump for a serpentine setup since they are reverse rotation. Use the one off of the '94 , or a rebuilt one for that truck.

kenny_strong · 07-21-2009, 06:20 AM

Thanks for the help. I swapped my running gear from a 78 chevy back in 1998 but I know this truck has a reman transmission from GM that the local dealer installed a year ago. Not sure if I want to go through all the work to swap running gear again. Will the trans bolt right up to a NP203 transfer case?

Thanks again

Oklahoma · 07-21-2009, 02:58 PM

I did it in mine and love it.

**Captainfab** · 07-23-2009, 12:53 AM

I believe the output on the 4L60E trans is the same as a TH350, so it should be doable. Are you swapping the 350TBI engine as well? You do realize that the 4L60E is controlled by the ECM?

07-20-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	1994 Chevy donor truck I have a 350 in my 66 and have a chance to pick up a 1994 chevy 3500 with 150K for a few hundred bucks. I have looked at it and I am thinking of using the alt, p/s pump, a/c and all the pulleys, brackets and what not to change my truck to a serpentine belt system. Will this fit on my truck? Can I block the a/c lines somehow so the compressor dosent go bad until I can afford the rest of the stuff needed for a/c? Is this one of the years that the seat will swap into my truck pretty eaisly? Sorry for so many questions but thanks for the help.

07-20-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck The seats will almost always go in easily. You just might have to do some filling and also some drilling. Beside's the seats though, I'm honestly not sure. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

07-20-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck The serp. setup works great in those trucks. The only thing is that it uses a long water pump instead of the short that came on your truck. You will need to use the fan also. Duct tape over the holes in the compressor and it will work fine when you get around to putting A/C on your truck. Nothing comes out of the lines unless the clutch is activated. Good luck with your swap. Save the 4L80e transmisson for a later swap. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

07-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck You'll want to be sure to use a long water pump for a serpentine setup since they are reverse rotation. Use the one off of the '94 , or a rebuilt one for that truck. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-21-2009, 06:20 AM	#5
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck Thanks for the help. I swapped my running gear from a 78 chevy back in 1998 but I know this truck has a reman transmission from GM that the local dealer installed a year ago. Not sure if I want to go through all the work to swap running gear again. Will the trans bolt right up to a NP203 transfer case? Thanks again

07-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#6
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck I did it in mine and love it.

07-23-2009, 12:53 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1994 Chevy donor truck I believe the output on the 4L60E trans is the same as a TH350, so it should be doable. Are you swapping the 350TBI engine as well? You do realize that the 4L60E is controlled by the ECM? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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