chevy 292 or chevy 250

[romeske1950]

So i want to keep a straight 6, but want to think about upgrading the 6. My question is, how easy is it to swap the 216 with the 250 or 292? i know how to do a 235 swap, but is there any more required for the 250 or 292? knowing that i want to keep 6 cylinders, and IF there is extra work to make them fit, would it be smarter to just go with a newer 235 because its alot easier to throw in there?

thank you,
Andrew

[Rich-Md]

Andrew, I know those swaps have been done. I believe the newer 6's are slightly longer. The modification will require a shorter water pump or moving the radiator (something like that). But it will work. Maybe someone can give some better info.

[dan-pa]

Rich is right on the raditor.It has to be placed infront of the rad support.stock 235 its on the rear side of rad support.Other than that everything should fit............

[romeske1950]

well that sounds easy, do you know if i have to do anything special on the front or rear mounts? how about the gas pedal, the same?

[Rich-Md]

Best guess on the motor mounts and gas pedal is once you do a swap everything else becomes "customized" ... Since the Bell Housing won't be moved I believe the break and gas pedal thru the floor board should work but may have to go with a cable set up to the carb. Lots of kits out there for that.