C3 big-block swap

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Mar 1, 2003 | 12:13 AM

DiabolicalDave

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C3 big-block swap

Over the last ~3 1/2 years I've collected quite a bit of information on swapping a big-block into a C3. I've built a section on my website to share that information: http://www.diabolicalperformance.com/c3bigblock.html

Let me know if you find any errors, and "enjoy". :cheers:

Mar 1, 2003 | 08:30 AM

78Vette-SA

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Great Job. Bookmarked it because I may need it sometime soon for my next project.

I know it takes time to document things (check out my 34 Ford site!). So congrats and thanks! :cheers:

Mar 1, 2003 | 08:48 AM

ImBatman

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Thanks for posting this! In about 10 minutes of reading you saved me about 5 posts and the other forum members time in answering them. :yesnod: This is great info and you did an excellent job documenting it. :cheers:

Mar 1, 2003 | 11:45 AM

DiabolicalDave

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Re: C3 big-block swap (BlackRat)

You're welcome. This is one of the reasons that owning a Corvette is so great - the community of fellow Corvette enthusiasts is unlike any other.
:thumbs: :seeya :flag

Mar 1, 2003 | 02:32 PM

Obdoc

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Great Information!!! Especially since I am in the middle of swapping out my 350 for a 454. Thanks a bunch! :thumbs:

Mar 1, 2003 | 06:14 PM

467-Ratman

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Great job DD, You did some great work on the info for future Big Block lovers! Like they say, once you have had a Big Block, nothing feels as good!

Mar 2, 2003 | 08:03 AM

75 BBC Stingray

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Looks a lot like the kit that used to be available from the website. (I bought one almost a year ago :D ). Thanks for sharing w/ the vette community.

Mar 2, 2003 | 09:18 AM

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Re: C3 big-block swap (DiabolicalDave)

Very nice job, and comprehensive. The C-3 remains the only series Corvette where the Big Block is a virtual bolt-in for the entire run (1968-82).
:yesnod: :chevy :chevy :yesnod:
People should take more advantage of this--- the late model C-3's are a bargain, and make a real nasty street beast with a Big Block conversion.
Again, thanks for posting the info....it's asked for all the time on the forum.