k10kole
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That sounds like a good future project...
350 to 454 in a K10: What Motor Mounts?
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ss454elco
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K10kole,
I just dropped a 454 into my 84 K10. I used my original SB clamshells WITH the support plates behind them. I had to modify (drill an 1 1/4" hole) in the driver's side plate because of differences in the blocks and I plan to install the support bars. The BB has a freeze plug in the middle that the SB doesn't. You can shim the clamshells or get BB clamshells. I also used Energy Suspension urethane frame mounts with new aftermarket frame brackets. Everything fit just fine. I don't have the front sheet metal on yet but I don't anticipate a fan shroud issue.
I just dropped a 454 into my 84 K10. I used my original SB clamshells WITH the support plates behind them. I had to modify (drill an 1 1/4" hole) in the driver's side plate because of differences in the blocks and I plan to install the support bars. The BB has a freeze plug in the middle that the SB doesn't. You can shim the clamshells or get BB clamshells. I also used Energy Suspension urethane frame mounts with new aftermarket frame brackets. Everything fit just fine. I don't have the front sheet metal on yet but I don't anticipate a fan shroud issue.
dabranco12
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There 2 different engine mount set ups one is a clam shell style and another called a tower style (correct me if I am wrong). But the brackets on the engine may not work when bolting up to the frame my 305 had clam shell and I used them on my 454 everything aligns right and fits no problem. Just putting this out there as I have run across them both in my research of doing an engine swap.
82sbshortbed
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Swapped my 305 with a 454 and used all old stuff and it works fine.
