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11-27-2004 10:29 AM #1
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Big Block in a 57 Bel Air?
I would like to drop a blown (Hampton 671) 427 or 454 in my 57 2 door post. I'm looking for a fun car around town local shows no serious racing.Does anyone see any unforseen problems with it?
It's has always beeen a dream!
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11-28-2004 04:55 PM #2
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Need a little more input than that Rich. Well, I wouldn't want it any other way! Maybe I will go with fuel injected 350 Banks twin turbo....... A bitch? Yea. Worth it? Maybe. I'm going to check into it.
Do I want to add a computer to a car that doen't require one?
Big decision....
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11-28-2004 05:21 PM #3
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Big-Block Chevy Into 1955-1957 Chevys
Headers: Hedman PNs 68250, 68510, and 65005 Headers: Hedman Huslers PN 65290. These work with front motor mounts only, a manual or an auto trans, and no power steering or A/C. Headers: Hooker PN 2227 Headers: Tubular Automotive PN ES1 Oil pan: Moroso PN 20431 for Mark IV blocks. The notched sump fits around nonpower- steering linkage and has a 7-quart capacity. Oil pan: Moroso PN 20432 for Mark V blocks
Transdapt has motor mounts: Part #4195 Motor Mounts, Engine Swap Kit, Steel, 1958-Up Chevy Small Block/Big Block Engine Into 1955-57 Chevy, Belair.
Speedway has motormounts and a transmission mount also. Search their site.
The rear axle and springs are a little anemic for this kind of torque. There are kits - Currie, for example.Jack
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11-28-2004 05:34 PM #4
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Thank you Jack. I see that one of my problems is going to be with the steering linkage . These kits don't like power steering or a/c, probably not enough room. I'm looking into it.
Thanks Again!!
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11-28-2004 06:25 PM #5
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Change it to a power rack & pinion. You can re-route the steering column like we do in street rods. Some DD shaft and some Borgeson u-joints.
Rack and suspension parts
http://www.streetrodparts.tv/Maval-55-57-rack.htm
Engine mounts:
http://www.streetrodparts.tv/tci-engine-mounts.htm
and:
http://www.streetrodparts.tv/55-57mounts.htmJack
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11-28-2004 10:26 PM #6
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I've heard people putting Z28 front clips on.
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11-28-2004 10:51 PM #7
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Awesome site!
Thanks Jack
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11-29-2004 08:34 AM #8
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Tech is right.......had a friend here who put a 427 in his and corvette irs in back.........clearance probloblens galore..........but if ya want it bad enuf....ya can do it.....just expect a lot of cussin' and skinned knuckles...........he finally stuck a stroker in and was much happier
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