454 in a C4
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: 2003 Points Champ Great Lakes Corvette Challenge; 2006/2007 Winner MSD True Street
Originally Posted by BAM92
Would it fit under a stock hood?
No.
Needs at least a 2 1/2" rise maybe more.
at least that was what the 454 C4 had That I saw.
Matt383
Team Owner
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...threadid=25010
Info as requested
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by Daffy427
I'm trying to talk him out of...He wants something "different"...Maybe I can find him a 409,now that would surely be "different"
If he wants something truly different, I seem to remember GM putting a ZL-1 engine in a C4 just for HaHas. Now that would be different, not every kid on the block has one of those.
Former Vendor
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: St Marys PA
I viewed two vettes at the last challenge that had big blocks dropped in them. While their claim was that they were still street cars, its pretty apparent they were more all out race cars, and barely street cars.
THe way they installed the big block was a motor plate across the front of the motor that bolted to welded brackets that were fixed to the front end suspension "frame" braces. It was pretty simple when you saw it in there. With the motor plate, they were then able to remove the front tube that goes across the front of the car. EVERYTHING else, was removed from under the hood to get it to fit.
Now a portion of what you guys are missing in doing all this is two fold.
1. If you put a big block in one of these cars, you might as well put a 500+ inch one in otherwise there are many scb combos that can make equivalent power, with a WHOLE lot less hassle/money and you won't compromise the handling etc that you will screw up putting over 400 pounds more in the nose.
2. If you do elect to put a 500+ inch motor into one of these cars, say goodbye to traction, which is next MAJOR factor you will need to address. Both of these cars at E-town had fully tubbed out rears, solid axles, and about 15" wide slicks to harness the power. Not to mention wheelie bars etc.
In the end what you will have is a 40k dollar all out racecar, that you will probably hate to drive, if you even elect to keep it on the street.
To go through all the headaches of a 454 big block - why not just put a 434, which will still leave you searching for ways to harness #2, and if built right, with the correct components WILL hang with most all ALL-OUT racecars, without the compromise of all the goodies our vettes have to offer. Ask me how I know.
Just some thoughts on the subject.
THe way they installed the big block was a motor plate across the front of the motor that bolted to welded brackets that were fixed to the front end suspension "frame" braces. It was pretty simple when you saw it in there. With the motor plate, they were then able to remove the front tube that goes across the front of the car. EVERYTHING else, was removed from under the hood to get it to fit.
Now a portion of what you guys are missing in doing all this is two fold.
1. If you put a big block in one of these cars, you might as well put a 500+ inch one in otherwise there are many scb combos that can make equivalent power, with a WHOLE lot less hassle/money and you won't compromise the handling etc that you will screw up putting over 400 pounds more in the nose.
2. If you do elect to put a 500+ inch motor into one of these cars, say goodbye to traction, which is next MAJOR factor you will need to address. Both of these cars at E-town had fully tubbed out rears, solid axles, and about 15" wide slicks to harness the power. Not to mention wheelie bars etc.
In the end what you will have is a 40k dollar all out racecar, that you will probably hate to drive, if you even elect to keep it on the street.
To go through all the headaches of a 454 big block - why not just put a 434, which will still leave you searching for ways to harness #2, and if built right, with the correct components WILL hang with most all ALL-OUT racecars, without the compromise of all the goodies our vettes have to offer. Ask me how I know.
Just some thoughts on the subject.
Last edited by ski_dwn_it; Nov 6, 2004 at 11:10 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2003
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From: Houston Texas
Okay, you want to be different? http://www.falconerengines.com/ Go V12. Click on Hotrods and the specs.
