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dsraven · 12-05-2018, 04:15 PM

yep, if you want easy and quick buy a GOOD runner, not something that "just needs a tune up" or do the tune up while it is in the runner still. then take it all apart and slip it into your truck. these trucks came with a small block so you should be able to find mounts easy enough. the issue may come with the ifs swap because the original engine mounts are front mounts. you will also need to fit up a trans cross member but keep in mind that the original tranny cross also supports the cab and front spring rear mount areas for stiffness. you may wanna look at keeping some support there.
check out a few threads here, lots of those style of swaps.

12-05-2018, 04:15 PM	#24
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,825	Re: What’s the most practical way to swap engines? yep, if you want easy and quick buy a GOOD runner, not something that "just needs a tune up" or do the tune up while it is in the runner still. then take it all apart and slip it into your truck. these trucks came with a small block so you should be able to find mounts easy enough. the issue may come with the ifs swap because the original engine mounts are front mounts. you will also need to fit up a trans cross member but keep in mind that the original tranny cross also supports the cab and front spring rear mount areas for stiffness. you may wanna look at keeping some support there. check out a few threads here, lots of those style of swaps.