6.0 or 8.1 swap into 1964 chevy

[64chevy]

im sure there are many 6/8.1 swap threads on here. but i havent found any for anything the age of my truck.. and i was wondering how much of the o2 sensor/ sensors emissions in general i can have deleted and still run right. also.. how i should go about pulleys and stuff like that.. any help would be appreciated

[Captainfab]

There is quite a bit of LSx swap info posted over here that pertains the the older trucks such as your '64.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=206

I don't know as i have seen anyone install a 8.1 yet, but several 6.0's

[Quyonmob]

8.1 if it isn't a DD. Would make one hell of a toy.

You'll want a complete donor, wiring harness to putor, even the manifolds and Y pipe to make life easier.

[someotherguy]

8.1 if it isn't a DD. Would make one hell of a toy.

You'll want a complete donor, wiring harness to putor, even the manifolds and Y pipe to make life easier.
This ^^^

And keep in mind not all of the sensors and such are strictly "emissions" items; they're required for a fuel-injected engine to run correctly.

You could ditch the catalytic converters but would end up with trouble codes from the rear O2 sensors; that could be eliminated but it would require a custom tune to the computer.

You'll also need either an electronic speedometer or an electric-to-cable converter box to operate your original speedometer.

Retain the factory accessory drive setup for the engine you choose. With the 8.1 it should fit fine as people have big-blocked many 60-66 trucks. The LSx swap will likely require custom brackets or frame notching to clear the A/C compressor.

My vote is 8.1, naturally, because it's a big block. What's not to love. :D

Richard

[64chevy]

i believe i would be doing away with the a/c for sure.. def not a daily driver more of a drive whenever i feel like it/ ideal weather kind or driver...

i really think this would be awesome.. would i be splicing the harness into my old harness?

[FordeatinZ71]

doesn't your factory "harness" have like 7 wires? lol, i'd personally get a custom harness for the conversion...

[64chevy]

lol exactly, not very big harness at all.. now if i could find a good custon harness or something like the painless harness i would prolly dish out the $ to do it right

[FordeatinZ71]

BTW, i like your 64 and your 82...sweet trucks!!

[64chevy]

thanks man.