400ci Small Block propane swap

[Disciples Performance]

hey guys picking up my 85 K5 on fri and its just got the 305 small block in it now but since i found this 400 SBC for sale im gonna prob buy it 400$ for a running engine not bad lol is a SBC the propane system on any SBC the same/should just swap over correct?? i dont see why it wouldnt but please let me know of any mods if i need to for this kinda swap

thanks

Nick

 

[berserker]

uh

isn't propane for diesels either way 400 is same external dimensions as the rest of small blocks the difference is the cylinders are 400 Chevrolets are siamesed. No water between the cylinders on the middle bores they have steam holes watch the temp.

 

[oneofthefewbmx]

Yes there is propane injection for diesels but gas motors can be retrofitted to run propane and or gas. They make kits for them on the internet and I have seen quite a few around here...the newest one I saw was a 98 z-71.

 

[sled_dog]

yes it will swap right over. What mixer and regulator(vaporizer) do you have? If its an Impco 425 and a stock 400SBC you ought to be good to go.

And Propane only acts as a catalyst in Diesels. In a "gas" motor it is the primary fuel source Puting together a Propane setup for my hot rodded 383.

 

[berserker]

intresting i learn something new everyday - but still live under a rock i guess

 

[Disciples Performance]

cool thanx for the reply's guys and i dont know what propane system i have yet just gettin the truck on fri so

 

[85mudblazin]

Yep my truck runs straight pane. Ill never go back to liquid fuel again

 

[MattK]

where can i get schooled on propane?

 

[berserker]

ya me to any sites with info!

 

[85mudblazin]

where can i get schooled on propane?

In the Tech section of AustinK5

 

[sled_dog]

In the Tech section of AustinK5

there is a really good article there. Just search for propane fuel, lpg fuel, blah blah blah(on google or some other search engine)