Big block swap
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Raleigh NC
Big block swap
I am considering swapping a big block for a small block in a '68 vert with a 4 speed. Is this a difficult/expensive endeavor?
I will hire someone to do this. What is a fair price for this job?
I will hire someone to do this. What is a fair price for this job?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Clymer PA
Re: Big block swap (hudman)
I'm currently doing the swap to my '76 Corvette. Everybody on the forum was right, it's not exactly a cheap process. Here's my advise (this was given to me by some of the forum members). Figure out what it's going to cost you to do the swap....then double it. I'm building the engine myself and dropping it in myself. Hiring someone to do this will add to the expense (I'm not sure what the going rate for a mechanic is these days). It's not cheap, do your research and see what you think.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: South Central Louisiana
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Re: Big block swap (hudman)
This is just a guestimate.2-4,000 for engine, 1-2,000 for labor, 1,000 for brackets and misc..... You might want to find a big block car thats done already.
