97RedBull

i have a 97 chevy pickup ext. cab with the 262 v6 vortec and it has the 5 speed manual trans in it, i love this motor cuz its indestructible. I want to do performance upgrades to it but because of the mileage what is the point right? i would want to put a v8 in it if i had the opportunity, i like the v6 torque but it lackes in the power, wich is why i would like to have a v8, i would be even more fun to drive. i saw that some of the early 90's silverados came with the 5 speed and a 305. but would it bolt up to the 97 trans? are they the same pattern? would i be able to bolt up a 350 possibly? everyone knows that a motor doesnt last forever even though sometimes we wish they did, so some information on this would be awesome

maxxman04

4.3, 305, 350 all share the same trans bolt pattern.

97RedBull

i know its stupid to ask this question but what about the vortec 454? even though its a big block, or does it have a larger pattern for a heavier duty trans, cuz my oldest bro has a 95 sierra dually that he blew the oil pan out on from hitting a tree lol i could pull that out and put a new pan on n maybe have a 454 1500 pickup? lol
i know its prolly a retard question but you never know til u ask

maxxman04

the only retard question in existence, is the one never asked. and yes, 454 is same as well. gotta love gm.

97RedBull

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so going with the 5 speed do you think like a 350 or 454 would be too much for the light duty 5 spd and the the two piece driveshaft and dinky rearend?

gotstylez

well aslong as your easy with them.. lol but i'd be upgrading the rear to atleast a 3/4 ton

maxxman04

steer away from the 454 with the 5 spd. too much torque. 350 will work. just fine. but 3/4 ton rear not bad idea at all

97RedBull

sounds good my main man, so a clutch upgrade would prolly be a good idea too? i was thinkiiin a kevlar?

maxxman04

if you plan on bein hard on it. shut up gotstylez!

gotstylez

see how madmaxx treats me? interweb abused!