Putting 565 big block in c4
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Putting 565 big block in c4
Had a sbc that ran 6.1 at 110 in the 1/8 mile, just bought 565 big block dyno at 980 N/A looking to fit in the c4 anyone swap to big block and what problems beside headers and exhaust and modifing the hood did you run into, any help or imput would be helpful, thank you
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Do a search; there have been a few people to take on the project. It's a ton of work, I'll tell you that right now. I think a couple of the threads are linked in the Technical FAQ. Don't know if anyone's done a 565, but they're all the same dimensions on the outside.
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Had a sbc that ran 6.1 at 110 in the 1/8 mile, just bought 565 big block dyno at 980 N/A looking to fit in the c4 anyone swap to big block and what problems beside headers and exhaust and modifing the hood did you run into, any help or imput would be helpful, thank you
You will pretty much just have a shell of the car left. You will need to replace everything from fuel system to hood on the car. plus you will need a good cage to stiffen everything up in the car to take the power.
We have a 555 I have thought about putting in my car, but its even a lot of work for what I am used to do in an already pretty modded up car. Its a lot of work, time, and $.
Put a great SB in it, and add some juice if your still not going quick enough. No reason you can't go mid to bottom 9s with a good 434 sbc in one of these car with a lot less work and $ - don't get me wrong though its still going to be 20+ grand to do it right. But the other your looking at easily 35+
Again if you need anything let me know and I will try to help.
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Had a sbc that ran 6.1 at 110 in the 1/8 mile, just bought 565 big block dyno at 980 N/A looking to fit in the c4 anyone swap to big block and what problems beside headers and exhaust and modifing the hood did you run into, any help or imput would be helpful, thank you
Yes it will take $money$ buts its not that hard .Heres mine, almost done .
565 - powerglide - Carrolls Rod & Racecraft bolt-in rear. You dont need a new hood just a scoop. A cage is givin for that power, fuel system yes. Go to the drag racing section & check it out. pm me i'll send you some pics
The big block looks good in there
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NICE Yes it will take $money$ buts its not that hard .Heres mine, almost done .
565 - powerglide - Carrolls Rod & Racecraft bolt-in rear. You dont need a new hood just a scoop. A cage is givin for that power, fuel system yes. Go to the drag racing section & check it out. pm me i'll send you some pics
The big block looks good in there
Yes it will take $money$ buts its not that hard .Heres mine, almost done .565 - powerglide - Carrolls Rod & Racecraft bolt-in rear. You dont need a new hood just a scoop. A cage is givin for that power, fuel system yes. Go to the drag racing section & check it out. pm me i'll send you some pics
The big block looks good in there
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Thanks guys. Some people will come up with a millon reasons why not to , just because the have not done it yet . But they might do it 
. We have done it. It can be copied. It is some work & time. Street car or Race car. A 565 980hp+ , i'm thinking racecar . I'll post some pics of when i take it to the track this weekend , hopefuly no rain.
I can help you with alot of parts. Its like my VETTE'S twin on the WEST COAST
. We have done it. It can be copied. It is some work & time. Street car or Race car. A 565 980hp+ , i'm thinking racecar . I'll post some pics of when i take it to the track this weekend , hopefuly no rain.I can help you with alot of parts. Its like my VETTE'S twin on the WEST COAST
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From: Lahaina Hi
LOVE THAT NAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
To bad you had to put it on the engine for more power
.
That outa blow the top off the car.
I wish I had your brakes
You did up ggrade them?
It takes mths to clean out the sand from the pit
To bad you had to put it on the engine for more power
.That outa blow the top off the car.
I wish I had your brakes
You did up ggrade them? It takes mths to clean out the sand from the pit
Melting Slicks
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You have my PMs on it but I will go on public record here....
It's YOUR car so do whatever you want. Just make sure that you tell us what it runs
That is lots O' motor and it should be interesting
It's YOUR car so do whatever you want. Just make sure that you tell us what it runs
That is lots O' motor and it should be interesting
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thank you for all the information, I will keep every one posted on the install, Im putting in the 565 with a th400 with trans brake, its already got baer breaks, caged, two 500 magna fuel pumps ect.. I realize it will take alot of work and ca$h but should be worth it when said and done, custom headers i think will be the hold up on the project but I post pics as we go.. thanx again everyone keep ya all posted, dropping in the motor for first test fit in 5 mins, 
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thank you for all the information, I will keep every one posted on the install, Im putting in the 565 with a th400 with trans brake, its already got baer breaks, caged, two 500 magna fuel pumps ect.. I realize it will take alot of work and ca$h but should be worth it when said and done, custom headers i think will be the hold up on the project but I post pics as we go.. thanx again everyone keep ya all posted, dropping in the motor for first test fit in 5 mins,
