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Apr 20, 2009 | 08:38 PM

OogieBoogie

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Might be going big block

I found out today that I might have the chance to go with a big block for my 76 Stingray. The guy is going to pull the 502 from his Chevy truck and sale it. I think that I'm going to do what I have to do to get it. He said that he was sure that the headers wouldn't fit, so I have to get new ones. If anyone else running this engine, and if so, where would I start hunting down the headers for it?

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:52 PM

danthony

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Just remember, once you b-block you never go back

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:04 PM

OogieBoogie

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I don't plan on it. I'm so friggin' excited. I'm also getting a repaint this summer

Apr 20, 2009 | 10:50 PM

shmoky

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GO FOR IT

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Apr 20, 2009 | 11:03 PM

400hp427vette

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Yes welcome, Once I got my BB I wondered why did I resist for all those years

Apr 21, 2009 | 12:12 AM

TimAT

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502 is a 9.8 deck BB. Unless GM did something funky with the exhaust ports, Throw a set of Jet-Hot coated Hookers on it and drive it like a rental car.

Apr 21, 2009 | 09:01 PM

zdave83

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If my 350 ever needs any major engine work or an overhaul, its getting a 502. Have fun !!!

Apr 21, 2009 | 09:13 PM

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Yes welcome, Once I got my BB I wondered why did I resist for all those years

I was looking for a small block Corvette when I found my '69. I wasn't all that thrilled about it having a bigblock in it, but the car was in great shape, so I bought it. It took me a while to get used to the torque and throttle response, but now I just keep craving more.