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  1. 11-16-2005 07:23 PM #1
    51sled
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    Question V-8 Engine Swap

     



    I NEED TO PICK SOME BRAINS! I AM WORKING ON A 1951 CHEVY FLEETLINE AND HAVE DECIDED TO GO WITH A 350/350 COMBO. I AM TRYING TO MAKE THIS AS ECONOMICAL AS POSSIBLE BUT ALSO SAFE AS WELL. WILL THE 350 BLOCK FIT WITH STOCK FRONT SUSPENSION OR DO I NEED TO CLIP THE FRONT END? ANY HELP AND INFORMATION IS GREATLY APPRICIATED!
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  3. 11-16-2005 08:56 PM #2
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    You can make anything fit with a little creativity. If you feel the need to change the front suspension, many places sell Mustang II front suspension kits which will change the steering to rack & pinion. This would be a far easier conversion than cutting a frame in half.
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  4. 11-16-2005 09:18 PM #3
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    The stock '51 suspension will work with a 350, its the same setup as 'Vettes had til 64, other than ball wheel bearings. Convert it to disc brakes and its good.
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