jerrya

I have been on this site for a few weeks now doing a lot of research and asking a few questions. I sold the 496 bbc and wanted something a bit different for my ride. I picked up a new gm L96 long block for a very good price. I am going to go carb for now as I have to admit computer tuning an efi scares the chit out of me.
I have had the 6 liter set in the engine bay a couple of times now making adjustments and getting it to sit where the big block sat so I can use my Dennys drive shaft and the shifter for the tremec sits in the same place.
I am happy to report the new Holley 302-2 oil pan clears everything fine. The new Flowmaster 1 3/4 headers are the first headers I have ever installed in this car that basically fall into place without having to ding a tube. Unbelievable!!
I don't have room for the vic jr. so I am going with the hew Holley dual plane intake along with the MSD 6012. I am currently trying to decide on a fuel pump, external for now. I will not be able to live with something noisy
Here is the swap victim



Holley 302-2 oil pan

ijimmy

Love your car , I have a 64 with an ly6 and 2004r trany , have posted a few threads here , If I can help with anything let me know ,shoot me a pm , I did go the efi way

lsxRanger94

Nice Pontiac! You don't see many of those in the US. What about going with a in tank pump instead. You should be able to get a Chevelle tank already modded or do it yourself. A TBI style fuel pump module should work with a regulator. It will definitely be quieter.

jerrya

If I could find a relatively inexpensive efi tank I would go that way.

ijimmy

Check out this part number at rockauto.com
GM37BFI

OutlawDrifter

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Beaumonts are cool, love the hybrid Chevy/Pontiac styling.

jerrya

I seen a few posts on these tanks. Consensus was the pumps were not that good. Not sure if its true or not

lsxRanger94

YOU could always swap to a better pump. Or mod your tank.

use lock rings http://www.vetteworksonline.net/cata...products_id=89

Then get a factory gm fuel pump module w/pigtail.

jerrya

Well you convinced me. I ordered a Tanks Inc fuel tank with the walbro pump, Aeromotive regulator and filter. When I do go efi down the road I will need to change regulators.
Another thing I need some info on is valve covers. My long block came without one having provisions for a oil fill cap. Both covers have just a nipple straight up. I need 1 cover with the oil fill cap and a nipple for evac that comes out the side.

I should say something about the Spectra efi tank mentioned earlier in this thread. Rockauto has the for 350.00 or so. I know Spectra tanks are made here in Canada so I phoned them and got a list of distributors local to me. Cheapest price I found was $975.00. I called Spectra back and told them why they probably don't sell many tanks in Canada

lsxRanger94

I've heard of guys shipping to a fedex or ups box over here, and then making the trip across the border to save a buck.

jerrya

Well I suck at keeping things updated with pictures. I am just waiting for a few valve train parts and then the engine will be set in for the final time. Tanks inc tank is installed with plumbing done to the engine bay and regulator. MSD 6012 is in the car with the box under the dash. I took a few pictures and will try and post them
Here is the 496 that came out

jerrya

I finally have the engine about ready to drop in. I still have a few things to figure out like rad hoses, plug wires and rebuild my old pro systems 780 carb among other things, but those will be sorted out later. I still would like to find about a 165 degree t stat also