Finally getting parts together to start the motor swap in my truck, looking for advice or a nudge in the right direction.
Truck is currently stock except for 12v conversion, completely stock drivetrain.
Engine is a Chevy 8.1l big block from a 2002 Blue Bird school bus, I have the full stand alone harness from LSX4U.com
Finally found a 2wd SM465 granny low 4 speed, and trying to get a hydraulic throwout bellhousing from my buddy, or I can have a mechanical linkage one for free.
The plan so far has been 69 Chevy pickup motor mounts, because they'll work with the existing frame horns, correct?
Then find where the trans mount falls, and extend/rebuild the trans cross member.
Into the factory NP200 divorced case, hopefully no mods to the driveshaft, or shorten it, I hate trying to lengthen a driveshaft.
Biggest hurdle for me right now is figuring out the magic mounting setup to be as little work as possible. I can fabricate, but if I don't have to then great.
Anyone else done a 2wd 4 speed swap with the factory tcase that can point me in a direction? I don't need to be spoon fed, but search results here can be light on tech, just looking for a nudge.
I read one where the guy (tomahawksomething) had done a SBC/SM420 swap using factory engine mounts and lightly modified transmission crossmember, but no real details or pics.
Or am I just overthinking all of this?