Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra Forum Discuss the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra here.

1986 C10 Project Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-01-2010 | 10:09 PM
PROJECT86's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
Default 1986 C10 Project Help!

Ok, so im thinking about restoring my father's old 86 C10 I cannot find alot of info on it. I'm thinking about pretty much leaving stock other than maybe switching the rear drum brakes for disc. however i do not have any info on anyone ever doing this. could definately use some guidance on this one. Also i was wanting to change the 305 small block to a 350. dont know if a should leave it Carb'd or go with fuel injection. if so would i need to have the ECU flashed or buy a new one. Also i'm pretty sure the currently installed turbo 350 tranny will fit with the 350 motor, please correct me if i'm wrong. other than that i think i can get alot of stuff that's tough to find from LMC. I have already used them quite a few times to fix some things with my father. Any info or recommendations or insight would be greatly appreciated, i am very mechanically inclined do all maintenance on my vehicles myself, however i haven't ever done a resto before.
 
  #2  
Old 10-02-2010 | 10:03 AM
Mr_Shamrock's Avatar
Chevrolet/GMC, Racing, Recreational Forum Moderator
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,267
Default

You don't have to worry about the swap it is as straight forward as it gets. Everything will bolt right up including the transmission. I would leave it carbed just for simplicity sake. No worry about reflashing the ECU - it's not like the newer fuel injection stuff. We have done many and even the old inline 6's were a straight swap for a 350. So have at it and let us know how it works out for you!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hihosilverado
Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra Forum
0
04-18-2012 01:18 AM
wrtcs
Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra Forum
12
05-24-2010 06:34 AM
gary0
Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra Forum
0
10-11-2009 06:23 PM
randal
Off Topic
0
01-25-2008 07:30 PM
acolarusso
Chevy Silverado/ GMC Sierra Forum
2
08-19-2007 05:23 PM



Quick Reply: 1986 C10 Project Help!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:26 AM.