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Old 12-23-2005, 10:59 PM
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Looking to make some upgades to my 1981. I was wondering...is it possible to fit a 427 in the beast?
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Old 12-23-2005, 11:06 PM
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anything will fit if ya want it to, just takes time and money. nice name by the way
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Old 12-23-2005, 11:11 PM
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BB 427 fits, SB 427 fits easier...lol
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Old 12-23-2005, 11:30 PM
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lol! Right on! Yah USELESSmayhem is the name of my website...I started a skate team of young kids from California and we raise money and collect donations to hand out to kids at skate parks accross Cali!

How much do you think it would run to buy and have the 427 installed? I cant do it myself due to the fact I live in cluttered San Diego and the only garage I have is 120 miles away. Thanks for your help yall!

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Im Donald by the way! Nice to meet u all!
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shop will probably charge you anywhere from 1000-2000 to do it...depending BB or SB....
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Would this be an out of state vette,registered and all ? Cause if it isn't.....How are you going to SMOG TEST ?????
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Would a BB 427 be unable to be smogged? How much would the 427 run as well? What would it take to make a 427 smog?

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It's your vin number...
I'm sending you a PM....
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How about a ZZ383 Crate Motor? Puts out 425hp. Not to sure if it fits but it is a Small Block

Thanks yall! Especially you Rich!

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The answer is yes. Here is an interesting car for you: a 1980 convertible with a 454.



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Originally Posted by USELESSmayhem
How about a ZZ383 Crate Motor? Puts out 425hp. Not to sure if it fits but it is a Small Block

Thanks yall! Especially you Rich!

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I have a 383 small block in my 1980 (check out my Corvette Photos) it fit but I had to go with block hugger shortie headers 480HP
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