Engine Replacement

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by steve, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. steve

    steve Member

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    Has anyone installed a 400 Chevy and 400 trany is their 55-59 trucks. Is there firewall modifications? What elese will need to be modified in the engine bay? Thanks
     
  2. Bill Hanlon

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    If you use standard 55-59 V8 front mounts you'll have clearance problems between an HEI and the firewall. Can be solved by using the aftermarket V8 front crossmember with engine mounts.
     

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