{"id":145565,"date":"2026-02-25T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=145565"},"modified":"2026-02-25T00:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T06:23:10","slug":"1976-chevy-c10-with-a-454-ci-ltx-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=145565","title":{"rendered":"1976 Chevy C10 with a 454 ci LTx V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Protouring Texas<\/a> built this 1976 Chevy C10 with a 454 ci LTx V8. The motor is built by Late Model Engines<\/a> to make 725 hp (533 kW). It uses a Callies crankshaft and rods, LME\/Diamond forged pistons, and CID heads. Exhaust is routed through Ultimate 2-inch headers through custom stainless steel tubing. Behind the motor is a Circle D converter and 10Lxx 10-speed automatic transmission transmitting power to a 9-inch rear end. Protouring Texas replaced the factory chassis for a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis. It features a tubular control arms, C7 Corvette uprights, 4-link rear suspension, and adjustable coilovers. Behind the Forgeline wheels are Baer Pro+ six-piston calipers and 14-inch rotors in front and rear. JD Glass Works<\/a> completed the custom leather and fabric interior. A leather-wrapped Sparc steering wheel bolts to an Ididit steering column. Inside the dashboard are Dakota Digital gauges and Vintage Air Gen 5 AC system.<\/p>\n