small block to BIG BLOCK
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Burning Brakes
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From: Harrisburg Pa
small block to BIG BLOCK
I pulled the 350-350hp engine out of my 69 t top 4 speed and want to install a 454 that I built and stroked to 496.
What do I need to change!
I bought a blow proof bell, but thats all I have right now, Do I new coil springs, motor mounts, Need help, some one else had to do this swap.
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What do I need to change!
I bought a blow proof bell, but thats all I have right now, Do I new coil springs, motor mounts, Need help, some one else had to do this swap.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: small block to BIG BLOCK (Fevre)
Thank God you did not ask if you should or would it be worth it!
Pulleys, brackets, exh manifolds/headers, fuel pump, etc
Pulleys, brackets, exh manifolds/headers, fuel pump, etc
I would do a search in C3 for BB swap etc. There's been a ton of interest in that area.
Off the top of my head....BB rad, front coils, sway bars, hoses and all the pullies ($$).
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Re: small block to BIG BLOCK (1970 Stingray)
Off the top of my head....BB rad, front coils, sway bars, hoses and all the pullies ($$).
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Burning Brakes
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From: Harrisburg Pa
Re: small block to BIG BLOCK (Mr D.)
OK, I was told also that I need a new flywheel to,, is this true, will the 4 speed hold up, are the rears the same between small and big block?
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Re: small block to BIG BLOCK (djcwardog)
I know you guys might think Im trolling around, but whats the weight difference between a SB and a BB? Is it like 100lbs or something? :confused:
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: small block to BIG BLOCK (Light84vette)
I know you guys might think Im trolling around, but whats the weight difference between a SB and a BB? Is it like 100lbs or something? :confused:
http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html :yesnod: Approximately.
Add aluminum heads to a BB and you save another 80lb.
