big block in a c4
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Son-of-a-gun. I tought a big block would not fit in a C4. About a Chevy 572?
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a late model 8L out of a truck would be nice, especially with the fuel injection setup.
don't forget the C6Z06 7liter complete with drysump oiling, TI connecting rods would fit as well.
don't forget the C6Z06 7liter complete with drysump oiling, TI connecting rods would fit as well.
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Sounds like alot of trouble and time, when it would be must easier to use a 454 sbc
http://www.ohiocrank.com/enginekits.html
http://www.ohiocrank.com/enginekits.html
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BBCs fit pretty good in a C4. The bellhousing layout is the same as a SB. The motor mount locations too. There are a couple more similarities. A SB distributor will fit a BB.
Plugs are pretty easy to get to. The back on one the pass side is a pain. Theres some clearance issues around the evap box, depending on the type of headers.
I dont think a tall deck would fit. But that shouldnt be an issue, as you can go as big as 572 or 588 with a big bore aftermarket standard deck block.
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Sounds like alot of trouble and time, when it would be must easier to use a 454 sbc
http://www.ohiocrank.com/enginekits.html
http://www.ohiocrank.com/enginekits.html
Without Forced Induction, I dont see how more cubes would benefit the 23-degree head.
A better option would be the SB2 18 degree setup, IMHO
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Plugs are easier to change than in my lt1 trans am.... except for #2 plug... I have a tall deck 532 with a centrifigal supercharger in my 1991 C4, M6... piece of cake...here are some pictures:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tonyntam...60762378937496
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tonyntam...60762378937496
Last edited by TONYDEE64; Jul 3, 2007 at 10:45 PM.