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01-06-2016 09:15 AM
Thread: 454 or502
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A 454 is no different bud. A "strong runner" also...
A 454 is no different bud. A "strong runner" also means you can actually drive it, stop it, idle in traffic on a 90 degree day and not be fixing or replacing something every time you get it out of...
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12-22-2015 03:09 AM
Thread: 454 or502
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Yup, agree with that 100%. BUT! The OP is under...
Yup, agree with that 100%. BUT! The OP is under the assumption he can just bolt a 600 HP BBC in front of that stock 6 cyl. PG and go racing... THAT is not going to happen. AND if he wants something...
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12-21-2015 05:34 PM
Thread: 454 or502
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To address the question you had in another...
To address the question you had in another thread, the powerglide you have behind your 6 cylinder will NOT be capable of containing any stout small block or big block. No. You will have to have a...
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12-21-2015 05:23 PM
Thread: 454 or502
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You need to some serious thinking about this. To...
You need to some serious thinking about this. To make a 502 Big Block, hell even a torquey Small Block, work you will need to build a good trans and rear end for the car. That peg leg you have right...
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12-21-2015 08:19 AM
Thread: 454 or502
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Sounds like you are still kicking stuff around...
Sounds like you are still kicking stuff around for this car. Is it still running the 6? Have you done anything to upgrade the suspension and brakes to handle a high torque Big Block? How about the...
well I decided to do another mod to gain max travel of bars past the intended travel points just for that peace of mind. 1/8 inch is to close so now I'll have 1/2" or better. I cut a 3/16" wall...
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