C10 engine swap

[Al V]

Looking to put a modern driveline in my 85 c10. Truck is a single cab long bed with 250i6/th350. Looking to improve this as my daily driver. Was looking for opinions on the Turnkey packages available to simplify the swap. Specifically the link below. Would I be able to run the electronic gauge cluster and the new steering column in the truck?

https://www.clevelandpap.com/shop/e...e-auto-4x4-transfer-case-turn-key-pallet-44k/

 

[Charlie]

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Looking to put a modern driveline in my 85 c10. Truck is a single cab long bed with 250i6/th350. Looking to improve this as my daily driver. Was looking for opinions on the Turnkey packages available to simplify the swap. Specifically the link below. Would I be able to run the electronic gauge cluster and the new steering column in the truck?

https://www.clevelandpap.com/shop/e...e-auto-4x4-transfer-case-turn-key-pallet-44k/

That seems massively expensive, just to get started, not to mention the additional costs on top.

 

[Wumbo]

Do it. Take lots of pictures and post them here.

There will be challenges. Fuel tank, gauge cluster, and steering column will probably be the hardest.

 

[75gmck25]

I think its a little misleading to call this swap a "turnkey" system for a 1985 vehicle. There will still be a lot of additional parts needed and a lot of work to adapt it to your truck. Its not a bad choice of drivetrain, but don't be mislead and think it will be relatively simple.

If you just want something simple and straighforward for an upgrade, swapping in a late 90's 350 roller with good heads and a 4L60E would be quite a bit easier. You could use either carburetor or throttle body EFI (Holley, FAST, etc.) and would only need to add a controller for the 4L60E.
For example, a fully dressed 383/430 HP stroker with aluminum heads and roller cam https://blueprintengines.com/produc...k-gm-dressed-longblock-carburetor-bp38313ctc1
Or this 350/410 HP fully dressed with aluminum heads, roller cam and EFI https://blueprintengines.com/produc...dressed-longblock-fuel-injection-bp3502lrctf1

Bruce

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Even doing something like a Justchevytrucks.com drop out or MARs seems way easier, way cheaper, and 95% as effective.

https://lsswap.parts/product/lq-4-6-0l-swap-kit/

 

[RoryH19]

That would be expensive and it's setup for 4x4. If you have a c10, the transfer case would be extra. Also the back of the trans is setup differently than a 2wd.
Find a wrecked 2wd Chevy pickup and save some money. Steering column should work if you have an automatic now. You will also need a fuel tank setup for fuel injection, sending unit and fuel pump. Cluster from a 90 or 91 suburban or blazer will give you the digital speedo.
I've done this for my 82 k5. LQ9 6.0, 4l65e, np241c. A lot of work but worth it.