Thread: bbc into camaro?
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01-23-2007 03:16 PM #1
bbc into camaro?
i was wandering what problems i am going to run into when putting a 454 into a 78 camaro with a 3in. cowl that currently has a 350. i already have big block springs in front and a turbo 400. thanks
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01-23-2007 03:20 PM #2
You should have some frame ties and maybe even a 6 point roll bar to tie the car together. What rear end do you have in the car? If you get the chassis stiffened up and a tire that will hook the rear end becomes the weakest link....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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01-23-2007 03:23 PM #3
the rear end is stock for a z-28 it is a 8.5 in. 10 bolt open diff. i need to get a posi or something of the sort but keep in mind its just a daily driver that i like to have some weekend fun in. i was wandering about motor mounts and where to get headers?Last edited by seansz28; 01-23-2007 at 03:28 PM.
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01-23-2007 05:06 PM #4
Originally Posted by seansz28
Both Moser and Currie make a bolt in 9" rear end for your Camaro. As long as you leave it a one wheel wonder I doubt it will hook up enough to break the 10 bolt. I've seen them 8.5's take a lot of abuse even with a posi in them....Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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01-23-2007 05:22 PM #5
i installed a BBC 454 In my 76 Camaro with no problems,
if ur looking for somethin good headers get the Hedman Headers (#65001 ) for painted or (#66105) for ceramic coated and if ur looking for body mounts buy a Polyurethane from Prothane (#7-139) and if u wanna see and feel a big different in handling and looking buy a Hotchkis TVS Systems (#80016 ) its a suspension pakage and its great!!
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01-23-2007 05:28 PM #6
I don't have any stock stuff in the original spot on mine anymore, but the valve cover might be a little close to the brake booster. I think a mini booster may clear. But don't take my word for it cuz' it's been a long time since I've seen a stock 1."PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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01-23-2007 05:55 PM #7
Either a bigger radiator or no inner fender wells, I ran a 455 olds in a 78' camaro with the stock 305 radiator that way, of course money was a factor.Objects in the mirror are losing
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01-23-2007 06:29 PM #8
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=1&N=700+150+
will these headers work on a pair of 781's?
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01-23-2007 06:34 PM #9
Originally Posted by seansz28
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02-23-2007 02:20 AM #10
if the car had a th350 stock and i am putting a th400 in and i was wandering if i need a different crossmember
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02-23-2007 04:28 AM #11
Originally Posted by seansz28
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02-24-2007 10:22 AM #12
Sean!
Make Sure Your Primary Pipes Are Larger Than Your Exhaust Port Diameter, And That The Header Flange Doesent Protrude Into The Port Pathway.you Can Clearence Any Protrusion W/an Diegrinder & A Little Finesse, Try To Get At Least A 3" Exhaust System And You Will See A Huge Improvement In Power.TT572ZZILLA
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