jrm5657

Rex,that engine would look great in my 67 coupe!! Killer injection settup!!!

hope2

Sliding off topic. I put one in a 57 passenger car in 1970, bought almost new 69 Chevelle setup radiator to drive shaft. fabricated AC brackets, drove it for several years as our family car.

Dr L-88

YES, very interested in any pics you can share. I thought the same thing about the LS-6 low rise aluminum intake.



Thanks Dan. I would appreciate seeing any pics you can share.



Thanks Jim,......................we're working on a set of fenderwell headers.
Car is not at Irvin's................................. .............yet.

Dr L-88

Thanks. It's an aluminum big block out of a McLaren Can Am car. Induction is Kinsler crossram converted to EFI. It was residing in my family room downstairs.

Vette5311

1snake

Compared to my last project, yours would be a week-end project. There's a lot of room for that engine in that chassis. The only time consuming part would be building the headers but that's not a big deal.

Dan Hampton

I will try and look around. It was a long time ago. I will try and rummage through some old photos this weekend and give you a PM if I am successful.

Vette5311

A long time ago a friend bought a motor swap kit from a company called Herbert and Meek. He was putting a big block in his 1962 corvette. I had a 62 at the time with a 327 and wanted to do the same thing, so he let me make a copy of his mounts. As I recall, although it has faded a bit with time, the uprights bolted to the same spots, brackets as the sbc did. But I am not sure of that as the difference in length is in the front on a big block. Distance from side mount to bellhousing is the same I believe. So maybe the brackets had to be moved on the frame. The mounts were designed to bolt on just like the sbc ones do. The pieces I call elephant ears, bolt to the bbc below the water pump next to the balance damper, same spot as a tri 5 chevy. The mount that goes between was to be the same as stock C1 rubber, but now they make a better mount setup from street rod people like Speedway Mtrs. that I would use. The mounts are made of 1/4 inch steel plate. There is a difference between the right and left uprights but I can't remember what. They probably only fit one way correctly. The thing I really liked about them is that they free up a lot of room for building headers as compared to conventional side mounts. Now instead of using the "elephant ears" brackets I believe I would use the front saddle mount that goes side to side and bolts on under the balance damper. Not sure if the height would work as is, might have to redo the height on the uprights to get the motor in the right spot height wise. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-13...e/381244396627 There is a plastic big block replica available to build with but kinda pricey. I would probably just use a bare block, but I don't have one at the moment. Hope this helps. Good Luck. let me know how it turns out, I'm still trying to decide if I want to do this with my C1. I really don't want to cut a hole in the hood, so that is my big problem.

Dr L-88

Thank you sir!!!!! I appreciate your help.

Lotsacubes

Rex, I have a ‘66 427 bare block. Glad to loan it to you if helpful. I’m south of Nashville but coming to Louisville.

Dan Hampton

http://www.redlinestands.com/catalog...e-heads-p-1049

A little spendy but this would cut down on a lot of time spent figuring header and motor mount issues.

1snake

I used one on my last project. They make a big difference when you have to install/remove the engine 50 times during the fabrication stage. They are available for a LOT cheaper elsewhere though. That one is available through Summit for $450. For those that don't know, P-AYR makes just about every engine imaginable.

Dr L-88

Thank for the very generous offer but IFFFFFFFFF I do this, I will use the NOS ZL-1 aluminum block sitting in my basement.

Thanks,
Rex

Vette5311

ack fia

Big Block 57's have been around for a while!

W Guy

I bought a 396 that came out of a '58 Vette with the Bill Thomas headers back in '70. I wish I would have kept the headers for you Rex!

Verne

Big Block 60

I ran a 427 in my '60 for years. Just pulled it out and put in a 383. I live in MI and rarely was able to drive it in August. You will need a hood scoop too. Don't get me wrong, it was a grin. put on some baldies, let'er rip and start replacing front suspension parts.

Vette5311

Dr L-88

I agree Jon. I think by using the LS6 intake and possibly lowering the engine about an inch, a scoop won't be necessary.

Thanks for your help.

Rex

Dan Hampton

My '57 with the 427 did not have a scoop.