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I want to convert my '65 El Camino over from a 350 to a big block.  What would I have to do?

It has a 700r4 and a 12 bolt so I know those will work but will a big block like a 454 bolt in or what do I have to buy?

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Should just bolt right in. Distributor, motor mounts and starter from your small block can be used.
The extra weight of the BB may drop your front end a bit if that may be a problem

I keep thinking of other things and editting. Depending on valve covers on the big block and what booster you have may be a little tight.
-- Edited by JerryA on Wednesday 9th of February 2011 11:04:28 AM

-- Edited by JerryA on Wednesday 9th of February 2011 11:05:01 AM

-- Edited by JerryA on Wednesday 9th of February 2011 11:06:42 AM

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Yeah there is something to be said for openng the hood and seeing the entire engine compartment stuffed full of rat motor.  It does make a statement alright!

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exaust will need to be modified, maybe throttle, and kick down cable will need some tweaking. rad hoses? thats about it. its basically all small stuff.

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 That fever must be all across the country because I have it too. confuse

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You need all the correct mounting brackets and pulleys for accessories. Short water pump!!
Need to consider rad capacity to keep that BBC cool.
Consider the fuel line size. Probably should have 3/8.
Without the right front springs you might have trouble with front tires.
Correct oil pan.
Correct manifolds/headers.

-- Edited by 67rag396 on Wednesday 9th of February 2011 11:49:59 AM

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No replacement for displacement.....

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get all the stuff required for a 65 El-Camino or Chevelle with a 396.

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67curves wrote:

 That fever must be all across the country because I have it too. confuse


Whats that fine looking rat motor on you avatar going into?

 



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Just go to the engine store and get a  454 0r 502

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just buy a 65 Z16 Chevelle and rip the engine out of it

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67rag396 wrote:

You need all the correct mounting brackets and pulleys for accessories. Short water pump!!
Need to consider rad capacity to keep that BBC cool.
Consider the fuel line size. Probably should have 3/8.
Without the right front springs you might have trouble with front tires.
Correct oil pan.
Correct manifolds/headers.

-- Edited by 67rag396 on Wednesday 9th of February 2011 11:49:59 AM


you might wanna check into a "left" spring as wellrofl.gif

 



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Oh thats a good one!

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70 SS ACADIAN wrote:

just buy a 65 Z16 Chevelle and rip the engine out of it



laughing.gif   OUCH!!!



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According to rumour, some guy in Manitoba had a real bad case of BB fever in the 1980s. Thankfully he was cured.smile

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70 SS ACADIAN wrote:

just buy a 65 Z16 Chevelle and rip the engine out of it



Heck, Carl does it all the time from what i hear...



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