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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 05:05 AM
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Had an old 60's-70's vintage SBC laying around that used to be in another project. Bored to 355, cam, fuelie heads, etc.... and was looking for something to do with it. Ended up buying an '84 with a blown up motor.

Anyone done this swap? I noticed lots of LS advice but not much on earlier engines.

Thanks in advance.,
Steve and John near Chicago
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 08:49 AM
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Just make sure the heads have bolt holes in them to mount the drive belt accessories.
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 09:58 AM
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The engine will drop right in place - The C4 used either a Gen1 or Gen II SBC.

As ex-e-fire mentioned - some of the C4 accessories might not bolt up - but if your heads have the right holes - not a problem.

Good luck with the swap.
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 10:03 AM
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Haven't looked that close yet. The new engine is still going together.

Wondering if we'll have to go an analog dash.
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 05:37 PM
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You scan still run the Atari dash. You'll lose the fuel mileage and range features since you aren't running fuel injection any longer though.
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 07:54 PM
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pre 68 heads won't have threaded holes for brackets
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