I have a 83 Chevy Scottsdale C20 Truck. I got it used for $1350 and it needs work [alot has been done already]. It has a 350 motor, can I use any 350 motor in it. What other trucks have similar motors that I can use.
2006-09-02 05:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by Sparkeleyes 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can use any Chevrolet engine small block or big block will bolt up to your trans. The mounts and exhaust would have to be changed if you go big block but all small blocks will work, 265,283,305,327,350,400. So long as it is Chevrolet. The small block is a wonderful engine able to swap parts from each other. There are some small differences here and there but for the most part they are interchangeable.
2006-09-02 06:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by William R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most any Chevy 350 or other smallblock besides then new LS series will fit, provided you use the truck's oil pan. They never moved the mounting holes for the transmission or motor mounts in the over 40 years they built those things. However, be advised that an LT-1 type engine from the '90s will have the coolant flow backwards, which will give you a bit of trouble plumbing in the radiator. And if you get a fuel injected engine you will have some trouble wiring it up.
2006-09-02 15:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any early model chevy motor from as small as the 263 small block to the massive 570 stroker will fit in that truck with a minimal amount of work that truck has a very large engine compartment with pleanty of room to work with and the TH-350 or TH-400 tranny will bolt to any small block and any big block although i wouldnt use a TH-350 on a big block I know from experience i have done this same engine swap in the same vechicle before it is supriseingly easy to do....
2006-09-02 13:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by davecat350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no mostly yes. The heads are the major differances. You could use any "chevy" GM motor in it that matches up with your trans & mounts. But stick with a small block 283 327 305 350 383 400. This way all the accercories can be reused. (for the most part).
2006-09-02 13:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by twisty862000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sparkle,
General Motors has four options for you concerning your 350 engine question. One is from pontiac, one from Oldsmobile,one
from buick, and of course Chevrolet. If rebuilding your Chevy 350
is out, your best bet is to obtain another and install it. Any small block chevy will drop right in. 350, 327, 283, ect. With the Pont., Buick, and Olds you will need to change engine mounts as well as obtain a new transmission, as these engines utilize a different
bolt pattern to secure the bellhousing (the shell that contains the transmission gears) to the engine.
2006-09-02 13:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any Chevy motor will fit it,,as long as it is a carburetor motor,,and a small block,,and any year of motor will work in it,,you can go newer or older,that's the good thing about a Chevy everything exchanges on them,,good luck with it,,i own a repair shop,,and have swapped out a lot of Chevy engines before,,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-02 13:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A motor is made for certain vehicles based on several things. Your big issue will be "will this fit, then bolt to the transmission correctly". Get a book from Autozone or somewhere about YOUR truck, and read it. Chillton is the name of the book. It will help you immensely.
2006-09-02 13:10:12 · answer #7 · answered by tired_of_applied_membranes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chevy trucks made around that time will probally accept any some may require more work ,motor mounts ,ect. but chevy 350 is easy find why not use a chevy?
2006-09-02 13:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by brutalA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's part of the beauty of chevy's. You can drop any small block in. I put a late 60's engine in a late 80's truck and all the accesories bolted up fine.
2006-09-02 13:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by isx650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any 350 motor should drop right in, with the exception that you might have to swap out the oil pans, other wise you shouldn't have a problem. good luck
2006-09-02 13:02:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋