C4 Big Block Swap
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From: stop the fun suckers
C4 Big Block Swap
Ok, Its time to add a 'a little more' to the ol' girl.. I was thinking of forgoing the cam/heads and dropping a Big Block in.. :> I heard you ca get all Alum. 502's... hmmmmm... its got me thinking.. What would have to be modifyed changed..etc..etc.. has anyone done this swap?!?! Any info?!?! :confused:
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From: chagrin falls,oh,usa
Re: C4 Big Block Swap (BluByU)
from what i've read you need to:
1.) relocate the steering rack 1 1/2"+ forward to clear the crank pulley
2.) trade out the heat/ a/c housing for a zr1 assembly for room on the passenger side
3.) custom headers as no one makes production for this combination
4.) watch/massage the steering clearance with the driverside head/header
there's probably mor but the consensus is build a large ci small block for the same money and less hassles.
having said that i know there are a few in existence, including a gm mule on display in bowling green at the museum
1.) relocate the steering rack 1 1/2"+ forward to clear the crank pulley
2.) trade out the heat/ a/c housing for a zr1 assembly for room on the passenger side
3.) custom headers as no one makes production for this combination
4.) watch/massage the steering clearance with the driverside head/header
there's probably mor but the consensus is build a large ci small block for the same money and less hassles.
having said that i know there are a few in existence, including a gm mule on display in bowling green at the museum
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Re: C4 Big Block Swap (BluByU)
The one on display in BG is called the ZR-2 and I can tell you the install looks very good as best I can remember. If you want I can go up to the museum sometime and take some pictures for you.
Racer
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From: chagrin falls,oh,usa
Re: C4 Big Block Swap (BluByU)
street & performance has one in their website. a comp yellow roadster with a fuel injected biggie. pictures are from too great a distance to see construction details but it sure looks nice ...(and tight)
Drifting
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Re: C4 Big Block Swap (Nathan Plemons)
There is a big block C4 for sale in San Antonio http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...0/15435150.htm
see it here
see it here
Le Mans Master
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Re: C4 Big Block Swap (BluByU)
Reade this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=172825 pretty damn cool!
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From: stop the fun suckers
Re: C4 Big Block Swap (black bart)
Do you know that you can get 468 cubic inches out of small block. This will require buying a new rocket block. :D :cool:
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Re: C4 Big Block Swap (black bart)
Do you know that you can get 468 cubic inches out of small block. This will require buying a new rocket block. :D :cool:
These are the same guys who produce the Merlin BB.
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Re: C4 Big Block Swap (tntcorvette)
go to http://www.lingenfelter.com click on classifieds and look at the car beneath mine. It has a BIG BLOCK in it...NASTY!!! ;)
there's also a guy from maryland that has a bbc..it ran low 11's@136 on motor. Not too sure if the guy is on the forum or not. if i get more info...i'll provide it.
good luck.
there's also a guy from maryland that has a bbc..it ran low 11's@136 on motor. Not too sure if the guy is on the forum or not. if i get more info...i'll provide it.
good luck.
