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hey, I'm new to this, i have a 427 chevy that i'm looking to put into my 57 chevy, I would like to have a decent street motor and have no idea bout power combo's any insites n experience with part combos would be much appreciated. however keep in mind that i'm 17 years old and going to university n work a $8/hr job so it has to be somewhat economical on the build side, i do not care about gas milage as this is just a toy

any input at all will be greatly appreciated

Is the 427 complete? What heads? Transmission attached? Do you have the radiator, shroud, viscous drive, pulleys, belts and brackets for the motor? Do you have a place to work on this car? Have you built motors before? Have you done engine swaps before? Is the stock rear in the Chevy? What gear? Do you have a good set of tools?

i have a decent set of tools, some specialty tools i will be getting as i go along, i've done a few small blocks n 6's, for the tranny i have a super T10, the rear end i've got stock in it rite now but i have a 56 wagon with a 12 bolt in it, not sure on the gears for that thing. i have short block form(std)

what heads do you have for this? is it a tall deck or short deck how much hp are you looking for? what do you want to run in it for gas? do you want to run a hyd roller cam in it? I would .how much money do you have to spend on the engine?

I like Edelbrock manifolds like R.P.M. Air gaps, Holley Carbs all the way for me ,750-850 c,f.m. keep cam duration down dont go crazy 270-280 with wide lobe separation for a wider power range , Crane is Excellent.Headers are a must , Hooker 1.875-2.0 good luck with your project.