460 into a 74'?
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As slick as that Vette looks, I'd be real tempted to find a BB and drop that in. Peddle that 460 and there's the funds for the BB.
If you really want to crank it up, get a 496/540/555 and drop that in. There's a thread around here someplace on Bruiser. Snowman's 555 build. Look for a thread by 427Hotrod.
If you really want to crank it up, get a 496/540/555 and drop that in. There's a thread around here someplace on Bruiser. Snowman's 555 build. Look for a thread by 427Hotrod.
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Kid, quit bragging about how much cash you have...if you have all that green, then build yourself a twin turbo chevy, small block or big block and no one will touch you....by the time you suff that ford into the vette and count how much you spent, you could have built a 632 cube big block.
For one it is not a practical union, and second the money spent to do this will be a chunk of change and third, any good running small block will beat you, so all your effort and time and money will be wasted....
For one it is not a practical union, and second the money spent to do this will be a chunk of change and third, any good running small block will beat you, so all your effort and time and money will be wasted....
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Get a Cobra Kit build that and drop the 460 into the Cobra, that would make a lot more sense and you'd have something that everyone would Ohhhh and Ahhhhhh...or just put the 460 back into the McLaren..that is a slick ride as well....put your money in a nice small block..many to choose from...including the new 600 hp
Read the thread bellow...will give you a better understanding...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-their-c3.html
Read the thread bellow...will give you a better understanding...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-their-c3.html
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ok gina, what would you suggest as far as an engine goes if im looking for something i can select how to build up as far as good power for the buck and ease of modification also any ideas on the tranny q posted earlier?
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Here is what you do if you have unlimited funds. Buy yourself a LS from a wrecked 2006 gto with a 6 speed trans. Buy the painless wiring harness. Make yourself some brackets ,mount the computer. And presto" about 375 horse power and the job is done. Oh I forgot, a lot of labor too. The big block is the easy bolt up horse power. But pick up a Jegs or Summit catalog and buy yourself one ready to go too.
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Here is what you do if you have unlimited funds. Buy yourself a LS from a wrecked 2006 gto with a 6 speed trans. Buy the painless wiring harness. Make yourself some brackets ,mount the computer. And presto" about 375 horse power and the job is done. Oh I forgot, a lot of labor too. The big block is the easy bolt up horse power. But pick up a Jegs or Summit catalog and buy yourself one ready to go too.
also buy the computer and harnesses
Or if you don't want to mess with a computer, small blocks from 350 to 427 cubes are available...or if you want to go big...540 to 632 cubes...
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
It's a near bolt in except for headers...those have to be custom made...
If you have power brakes..or steering...not sure, but you might have to go manual...nothing wrong with manual...
Couple guys have 632's in their rides, maybe they will chime in...
Why don't you give some serious thought of something more mundane, like a 540...straight bolt it no fabrication of any sort..with the right head cam fuel combo, you can end up with an easy 650 horses at the rear wheels, all standard off the shelf items....
If you have power brakes..or steering...not sure, but you might have to go manual...nothing wrong with manual...
Couple guys have 632's in their rides, maybe they will chime in...
Why don't you give some serious thought of something more mundane, like a 540...straight bolt it no fabrication of any sort..with the right head cam fuel combo, you can end up with an easy 650 horses at the rear wheels, all standard off the shelf items....
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the manta is rare and it will not be driven that is getting repainted and the 460 is getting replaced with something very similar that will remain a show car the hydraulics are failing on it so right now i cant even get it off my driveway because of the curb we had to jack it up one end at a time and push to get it where it is now so... and yes heads do turn especially when it was on on the tow truck bed. any suggestions there engine wise would be welcome as well i know most of you all r pure chevy guys but any just pure car enthusiasts inputs are welcome. it just has to be able to mate to a Corvair transaxle via a Kelmark adapter thnx for all your input
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Is that some kind of kit car or something? Lets see some more pics of that if possible. Would there be any advantage of keeping it original as it came? If it dont matter what you do to it, I would think a modern motor transplant would be cool, newer mustang motor? Ford got any other motors in anything else that would be suitable?
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yes it is a kit car my father and grandfather assembled it it curbs just under the ton mark and right now the body is off it im doing a little upkeep on the frame but when it is back together i will gladly put up pick and thats is what i asked you all for the modern engine i thought some ideas would flow from the car community. and there is a lot of pros to keeping it oem but show wise there is also a ton of pros with going modern and if it ever does get driven a new motor might help it through emissions there is barely any kind of cad so ... and as for gdiana's comment i've looked at the 540 and i kinda like it do you know what the pros and cons are between that and a LSx i don't mind computers i actually enjoy having that extra input instead of just the seat of my pants?
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Well if you want brute power and drag racing prowess, go for the 540 BBC
If you want a good driving and fast street car that does not consume less then 10 miles per gallon, then the LSX motor is the way to go.
dont forget the fact you will need to upgrade your entire driveline when you add big power. you will need a built transmission, stronger rear differential set up and such. your talking some serious money, well over 10K all said and done. you can go cheaper with 500 hp goals or less, but if you want big power (+500 hp) it gets expensive fast.
If you want a good driving and fast street car that does not consume less then 10 miles per gallon, then the LSX motor is the way to go.
dont forget the fact you will need to upgrade your entire driveline when you add big power. you will need a built transmission, stronger rear differential set up and such. your talking some serious money, well over 10K all said and done. you can go cheaper with 500 hp goals or less, but if you want big power (+500 hp) it gets expensive fast.
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sell the truck motor ... stow the 2 old cars properly ... get into a good school now & stay ... audit/minor in economics ... at minimum complete a 4-yr degree ... by then, you'll be better equipped to decide cars' proper fate & they'll be worth much more. As for me, I'll hope to 'revisit' any heir who chooses to bastardize any iron I leave in their care. However, no problem if heir sells to acquire advanced degree(s).
6-8 years out ... you might be in a position to properly assemble a 4-rotor mazda-wankel & properly fit it to manta & afford via your own work all that & a multi-bay stable complex.
6-8 years out ... you might be in a position to properly assemble a 4-rotor mazda-wankel & properly fit it to manta & afford via your own work all that & a multi-bay stable complex.
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for whats its worth you may want to drive the vette first to make sure you know how it handles before dropping a big engine with lots of power in it.....you said you were 17 so you are probably use to driving newer cars with real steering, brakes and computer designed suspensions.....old vettes are a different beast....full of looks and style but not the best handling of cars compared to newer rides....enjoy it looks like some nice wheels you inherited.
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sell the truck motor ... stow the 2 old cars properly ... get into a good school now & stay ... audit/minor in economics ... at minimum complete a 4-yr degree ... by then, you'll be better equipped to decide cars' proper fate & they'll be worth much more. As for me, I'll hope to 'revisit' any heir who chooses to bastardize any iron I leave in their care. However, no problem if heir sells to acquire advanced degree(s).
6-8 years out ... you might be in a position to properly assemble a 4-rotor mazda-wankel & properly fit it to manta & afford via your own work all that & a multi-bay stable complex.
6-8 years out ... you might be in a position to properly assemble a 4-rotor mazda-wankel & properly fit it to manta & afford via your own work all that & a multi-bay stable complex.
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for whats its worth you may want to drive the vette first to make sure you know how it handles before dropping a big engine with lots of power in it.....you said you were 17 so you are probably use to driving newer cars with real steering, brakes and computer designed suspensions.....old vettes are a different beast....full of looks and style but not the best handling of cars compared to newer rides....enjoy it looks like some nice wheels you inherited.