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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 911Kolsen

I don't think you could make mine look like it came from the factory!!

The factory never made anything that nice.
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by reno stallion
This is how you put BBC in a SBC frame (1) 66 corvette engine drop 6 - YouTube
dad always told me he was going to put a big block (piece of wood) behind the pedal
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Originally Posted by 911Kolsen

I don't think you could make mine look like it came from the factory!!
actually it does, just not the same factory. It’s still incredible looking.
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 10:40 PM
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Not sure what the OP's goal is, but there are many ways to do a big inch small block and make it look factory. That conversion would br a lot cheaper and easier. Contact Tom Psrdons (DZAUTO) for suggestions on a 400 inch small block.
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