Zealot

Since I'm corvetteless for the next couple of years (no $$, wife in nursing school), I'm looking at stuff to put in the hypothetical 69 coupe I will someday own and I came across this 750hp LS7:

Mercury Racing SB4

Its essentially a 427. The particulars:

• Length: 27.1"
• Width (Across Timing Belt Cover): 30.27"
• Width (Across Rear of Heads): 29.1"
• Height: 17.1"
• Weight: 560lbs.
• Price: $32,995

Would this fit under the standard BB hood (not the L-88 riser)? What are my choices for transmissions (probably auto)?

Thanks,
Simon

Vettedreamer74

Why wouldn't you buy an LT4 for half that price and sacrifice 100 hp? I read that article, and unless I'm crazy, that's a lot of dough for the hp. I know you didn't opinions, but just thought the price was crazy.

dmaxx3500

if you own a sawsall,welder,anything will fit

calwldlife

they fit.
belt setup seems to cause trouble.
proper pan
proper intake
proper coil mount
proper fuel lines
proper fuel pump
proper motor mounts
radiator
wiring harness
cpu

trans? least of your worries.

Tonio

$32,000?? So the question really is; does it fit.....your budget? :-)

Richard454

Hmmm- I could make it fit.....

BUT if I were going to that much trouble- I'd spend a little more and go with this-

LS V12

These NA can see 1000HP.... AND look cool!!!

http://v12ls.com/v12-ls-engine-pricing-and-options/

Vettedreamer74

Might as well do a 12 cylinder for close to the same price!

70LQ4

It will fit , just a LS1 block with DOHC head conversion . Lots of $$

Zealot

As to budget I can afford anything as long as I am window shopping. Until my wife gets her BA in nursing, and more importantly a job I won't have any sort of budget.

I really want a driver car, almost certainly a 69 coupe with side pipes. At some point I'd like to do a body off restoration, but that may be a few years while I save up. I'm just dreaming and looking at possibilities in the mean time. I like the look of of the big block hood, but I don't really want one of the hi rise L-88 hoods. Beyond that, I have a terrible lead foot, so more HP is good (or bad depending ).

The V-12 is tempting with my imaginary budget, but I'm not sure how it would handle. Curves are good too.

Regards,
Simon

Richard454

An all aluminum V12 will way LESS than the SBC a 69 came with.

The Mercury SB4 weighs about 60LBS MORE than the aluminum V12 I have in mine....

Richard

Crimson Thunder

While we are dreaming, how about the LS V12 and have Edelbrock cast some 4 valve heads for it.

Zealot

Wow. My virtual pocket book seems lighter.

After I win the 400 Mil I promise to get it done.

Simon