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LTX and LSX
03-19-2022, 01:23 AM
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'90 Camaro rs ls1 Swap
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'90 Camaro rs ls1 Swap
Well , I finally am back to working on third gen Camaros. I had not owned one for quite a while now but I couldn't get the out of my mind , especially with a ls swap . :) I had bought 2 t top Camaros...
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Camaros Wanted
05-11-2020, 04:38 PM
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Thirdgen Ls swapped Camaro trade 2007 ford mustang gt
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Thirdgen Ls swapped Camaro trade 2007 ford mustang gt
Looking for a thirdgen ls swapped Camaro. Will trade a '07 Ford Mustang gt, headers, 4.10 gears 118k miles. Depending on deal will put money on top. Hopefully this post is allowed . Can't hurt to...
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Engine Swap
01-29-2020, 10:41 PM
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Back into a Camaro.
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Back into a Camaro.
I sold my '86 a while back and regretted it. Had been looking for another Camaro and finally found one for 600 dollars. ;) It's not currently running , it's a 305 tpi engine with wiring messed up as...
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Engine Swap
08-07-2018, 04:09 AM
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Big block camaro find.
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Re: Big block camaro find.
https://youtu.be/YIUjcqweAt8
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Engine Swap
08-07-2018, 04:02 AM
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Big block camaro find.
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Big block camaro find.
I am just curious if the person that built this camaro with this big block is on the forum. Wanted to ask him why he got rid of it.
//youtu.be/YIUjcqweAt8
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Carburetors
12-31-2016, 07:18 AM
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carb/distibutor/intake swap
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Big454blockchevy
Re: carb/distibutor/intake swap
Back when I did the swap and removed all the emissions crap I put a toggle switch for the lockup. Now are you really going to remember to lock up the torque converter ?:D
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Engine Swap
06-23-2013, 01:07 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
The swap is done . It's looking a little bit better now.
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-01-2013, 10:46 PM
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Which do you like better GTA or IROC?
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Re: Which do you like better GTA or IROC?
The Iroc all the way. My first car was a '83 silver Trans Am but I always wanted an Iroc.
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Engine Swap
04-18-2013, 09:48 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I'm in western Texas , sorry will go back to correct that. It's a sad situation what happened there. Our thoughts and prayers are with that community. :(
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Engine Swap
04-17-2013, 12:16 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
One of the biggest difference is the removable primary tube on cyl# 2 on the early design ,it's so longer removable and the bend is very different.
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Engine Swap
04-13-2013, 09:01 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I've got my power steering running now. It was a chore to turn without it on the street and having a spool .
http://s870.photobucket.com/user/big454/media/VID_20130413_164714_zps0503698e.mp4.html
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Engine Swap
04-10-2013, 08:12 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I hear you, I just don't like all the clear coat peeling off. I'm not going crazy on the paint job.
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Engine Swap
04-10-2013, 01:33 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
The camaro is up and running. Now moving on to paint, hopefully I do a good job at it. As you can see it needs it.
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LTX and LSX
04-03-2013, 10:50 AM
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Cammed ls1, safe to drive without tune?
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Cammed ls1, safe to drive without tune?
I drove a '99 C5 vette to the dyno when I installed a vortech supercharger and it still had a stock pump,spark plugs and fuel injectors. Of coarse like stated above no WOT pulls and you will be ok.
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Engine Swap
03-28-2013, 05:41 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
At this point I am satisfied especially how easy they went on (with the redesign) . I may change my opinion when I dyno it and I am in down in power.
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Engine Swap
03-28-2013, 12:02 AM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
A pic with the C5 corvette wheels. 351922
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Engine Swap
03-26-2013, 11:22 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
A sound clip of the motor running ( it's actually a phone video but the quality sucks) . The cam sounds tamed considering it's a 650ish lift hyd. roller . It's got a 4-7 swap comp. cam. I couldn't...
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Engine Swap
03-16-2013, 12:42 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
A little update , the motor and tranny are in. A note for anyone doing a 12 bolt swap , the conversion u joint part#for a stock driveshaft and yoke for a 700r4 and a chevelle 12 bolt is neapco or...
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Engine Swap
03-04-2013, 05:13 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Almost to the point of starting the engine. :D
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/CCamaroZZ/002-14.jpg
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Hopefully I can get it running good again. This vid is when I had a solid roller...
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Engine Swap
02-25-2013, 08:41 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Some crappy phone pics , will try and get some real pics later on.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab263/big454/IMG_20130223_151044_zpsd49b18a2.jpg...
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Engine Swap
02-24-2013, 04:01 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Thanks! :D
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Engine Swap
02-23-2013, 12:06 AM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I plan to put a Lsx engine in the vette later on. Also the camaro is better suited for drag racing which is what this big block was built for. I plan to dyno tune the camaro and see how much it puts...
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Engine Swap
02-20-2013, 11:15 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
It's almost completely in . :D
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Engine Swap
02-18-2013, 08:08 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Drove the '74 vette for last time , atleast for a while. Started taking the engine out to put into the Camaro.
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Engine Swap
02-16-2013, 11:37 AM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I will report back with the fitment. I'm hoping they don't turn out to be to restrictive for my 498, I should not need to go much above 6k rpms . I'm going down in primary size as the ones for the...
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Engine Swap
02-16-2013, 10:49 AM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I received my hooker swap headers yesterday and noticed that they are different from the first 2226hkr I had purchased about 5 years ago . Went back to the jegs website and it says they have been...
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Engine Swap
02-14-2013, 03:42 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Not sure I think they are trick flows . The lifters I know are scorpion.
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Engine Swap
02-13-2013, 08:29 PM
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40
Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Yep less power than Ls1 ;)
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Don't mind the valve covers.
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Engine Swap
02-13-2013, 05:41 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
Lol . I've got a 12 bolt with 3.90 gears and the trans has been rebuilt by a reputable shop locally.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab263/big454/IMG_20121129_165210.jpg
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Engine Swap
02-13-2013, 04:34 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
For right now I am installing it as is and the rear and transmission should be find.
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Engine Swap
02-12-2013, 09:26 PM
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Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
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Big454blockchevy
Decided to do a bbc swap into '86 Camaro
I will finally do it. This car will be a weekend warrior with some racing at our 1/4 track. I just ordered me some hooker swap headers! :D This big block is coming out of a 74 corvette.
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-29-2012, 08:30 PM
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Pics of your Garage set ups for your thirdgens!!!
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Re: Pics of your Garage set ups for your thirdgens!!!
This is my man cave.
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
12-06-2012, 05:49 PM
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4
WTB Hooker big block swap headers
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436
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Big454blockchevy
Re: WTB Hooker big block swap headers
Yes, please call me.
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Power Adders
12-04-2012, 09:15 PM
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Important/Useful :
Everyone post pics of your power adder.
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Re: Everyone post pics of your power adder.
Here's a pics of my supercharged c5 corvette :D and a pic of my 498 I wanna stuff in the '86 Camaro with a 200 shot of juice to follow
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
11-29-2012, 07:46 PM
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WTB Hooker big block swap headers
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Big454blockchevy
WTB Hooker big block swap headers
WTB big block swap headers . It's worth a shot. :) 915-850-1469 robert cash in hand
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Engine Swap
11-24-2012, 07:27 PM
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BB Engine Swap Header
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Big454blockchevy
Re: BB Engine Swap Header
Cool wheely! :D
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Engine Swap
11-24-2012, 06:26 PM
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BB Engine Swap Header
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69,523
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Big454blockchevy
Re: BB Engine Swap Header
I'm about to swap the 498 into the camaro again. Will probably end up going with hooker swap headers . Wanted to post up and keep this thread alive! :D
Taking the motor out of the '74 corvette...
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-20-2012, 04:52 PM
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Big Block Lemons Headers
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Big Block Lemons Headers
did you ever sell those headers?
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-20-2012, 04:38 PM
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Big Block Headers for fbody
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263
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Big Block Headers for fbody
I am in need of big block headers for the '86 big block swap. Looking for hooker swap headers . thanks
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Wheels and Tires
01-18-2012, 08:51 PM
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This was my weekend project. Very successful.
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846
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Big454blockchevy
Re: This was my weekend project. Very successful.
It's funny how I just came inside the house , I was out in the garage thinking of taking some c5 wheels from the '74 vette and putting them on the camaro AND I stumble on to your thread! I was trying...
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Engine Swap
01-13-2012, 08:35 PM
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307
BB Engine Swap Header
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69,523
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Big454blockchevy
Re: BB Engine Swap Header
Well, back to looking at what headers I'm going to install for the 498. I have some brand new c3 corvette headers(hedman # 68090) with big primaries in the garage . I'm thinking of maybe modifying...
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-28-2011, 10:45 PM
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Anyone else like this look?
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5,379
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Anyone else like this look?
Not to big of a grille and it would look ok to me. For those of us that have had cooling issues would probably put up with the different look if it meant running cooler.
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Engine Swap
12-23-2011, 03:50 PM
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Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
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911
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
Will do. One thing I'm going to love about the "new" setup is that it will run on pump gas instead of having to buy e85 by the barrel(13.5:1 cpr) . About the third barrel I grew tired of hauling it...
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Engine Swap
12-23-2011, 02:53 PM
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Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
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911
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
Well decided to go with my '86 camaro. Just need to give her some TLC . Here's a pic of what it looks like now. :(
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab263/big454/Picture002-1.jpg
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Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-20-2011, 04:58 PM
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Anyone else like this look?
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Anyone else like this look?
I like it if its there to cool the engine. I would go for it in a heartbeat.
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Engine Swap
12-17-2011, 11:11 PM
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Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
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911
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
That's what has me worried with the vette. The 700r4 has some warranty left , so If I break it the trans builder will work with me.
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Engine Swap
12-17-2011, 08:29 PM
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Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
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911
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Big454blockchevy
Re: Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
I need to make up my mind in less than a month.
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Engine Swap
12-17-2011, 05:34 PM
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Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
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911
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Big454blockchevy
Convince me to put 498 back in Camaro.
I am just about to get my hyd. roller 498 back from the machine shop and am debating if i should install it in my '86 thidgen camaro or put it in a '74 corvette. The '86 already had the big block in...
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Engine Swap
11-12-2011, 03:39 PM
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bbc 454 swap???
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Big454blockchevy
Re: bbc 454 swap???
Thanks, I guess he likes the iroc/z28 stock wheel look. I enjoyed spanking alot of the "nicer" rides in town. See we're at 4+ elevation here and cars loose(or actually gain) a good second in the 1/4...
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Engine Swap
11-11-2011, 06:52 PM
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bbc 454 swap???
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Big454blockchevy
Re: bbc 454 swap???
This is my thirdgen with a 498 with a 12 bolt fabricated to accept the torque arm. Never did get a full , balls to the wall run . Here I had traction problems and my trans was acting up....
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