Recent content by Ted Bostrom

Hey Guys, Does anyone make an aluminum tripower intake manifold? I would love to set aside the cast iron beast for some weight reduction in the front end of my ‘49 pickup.

You have given me a glimmer of hope here that this may all come together nicely. So if I understand correctly the best would be to use the original cast exhaust manifolds and use the original motor mounting points? I'm still a bit concerned that my power rack and pinion will be a challenge to...

I measured my frame and it looks like I have 23-1/2" at the front of the engine and 26-1/4" at the back of the engine.

Ok, I can measure my frame tonight and let you know. Appreciate your help on this.

Thanks Dave. I need to wrap my head around the exhaust and steering. Wish it was simple but then anyone could do it....LOL

Thanks Oldrod40....if you have pics available, that would be great.

Great, thanks for the information.

Thanks for all the great info here. I guess my biggest challenge then will be the exhaust and steering. My initial thought was to use the original cast iron exhaust manifolds as they tuck to the block pretty nice, but I'd like to use tubular headers because of weight. Have you any idea who...

Thanks to all who responded. This swap sounds like it’s totally doable and I’m excited to get it started. I’ll post pictures in the coming months.

Hi Guys. I’m new here and appreciate all of the valuable information from so many experienced people. I have a 1949 Chevrolet pickup and would like to swap in my 348 with tripower / 700R4. Has anyone ever done this and if so what do I need to be aware of? I do not want to cut the firewall if at...