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This is my thread for my Conversion from a 22re 4 cyl, in my 1994 Toyota Pickup, 1WD, Manual,
to a 1969 Corvette 350 Small Block, 2WD, Auto.
Engine pulled, got the 350 ready to go in, but I cant find any damn Engine Mount kits for a 22re to 350 Small Block Conversion. Anyone know where to get those???
I really dont want to Fabricate my own...
Well... Originally, when I go to do a Burnout, only 1 wheel has Power. I lay down 1 tire track, i.e: 1 Wheel Drive.
Welding the Axle makes '2' Wheel Drive. It also decreases your Holeshot time, by giving you a better launch with better traction.
I just need to get a Kit to swap out the 22re with the 350 Small Block.
1 guy said "Advance Adapters", did a search, got Nothing. When i Finally DID get some results, they didnt have ANY kits for 22re to 350.
So i'll probably hit up the Steel Yard tomorrow, and Weld my Own Brackets.
When I bought it, the Engine had a Thrown rod, that was Jammed between the Crank Shaft and the Block, not allowing the crank to move at all. It took me a few days of VERY VERY hard work, but I was able to un-jam it, get a NEW rod, new bearings, New Oil pan (2 holes in the old one from the Rod getting Thrown).
Today, I was able to get the 350 into the Truck. I've done EVERY SINGLE THING by myself.. I'm So Proud of ME... lol
I think I'm gonna hand the Project off to my Cousin, who has a shop, so he can make me some Engine Mounts.
i COULD do it myself, but screw it. He needs the Business, and I need a Break.
Then, I just have to Cut the Quarter Panel off the bed, and mod the Driveshaft, and Then I'm headed to the Track.
Tomorrow, I need to pull the engine back out (over-torqued the Crank, and Engine wont turn), plus I need to Threadlock all the Connecting rod bolts, anyway.
Anyway, here's a Pic of Some NEW parts I'll be putting on once the Engine's in:
I still need to get some Auto Trans Fluid, and some Hoses.
Once the Engine Mounts arrive, HOPEFULLY,i'll be able to Bolt the Engine in.
OK, Engine's Bolted in, and I had to un-bend the firewall-thing (that holds the Radiator), because it was bent trying to get the 4 cyl out, and that caused my hood to NOT WANT to latch.
Oh Yeah, It's Gettin' There:
Here's the $130 Engine Mounts, + the NEW mounts I had to get (that bolt onto the ENGINE itself):
i WAS worried about the Oil Pan not clearing, but Thankfully, it Did:
Too bad; I have a pair of SBC to toyota 22re mounts bouncing around in front of the passenger seat for the last couple of years.
Common swap; I'm surprised you had to make a pair.
Anyway the toyota rear may not hold up to an SBC very well. I'm thinking you need a shortened 10 bolt or better still a 12bolt. You really don't have to go to the expense of a Ford 9".
I'm surprised you are having this much trouble. Maybe I'm too old.
I've got two 350's under the knife. a '92 stang, Monte Carlo, and an '88 4runner projects running. so If you need something just hollar.
01-24-2014, 01:38 PM
