Corvette help
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Corvette help I know this isn't the forum for this, but I'm helping a guy I work with build an '84 Vette (C4) and figured maybe someone here can help me/us. He wants to put a big block in the car, 502/502 crate engine. My question is: Does anyone make mounts for this or do I have to fabricate them? Making them up is not really a problem, but if someone makes a mount it would be a ton easier. Any other hints or suggestions would be appreciated. Even if it's directing me to a publication or a better site to get this information. Thanks!
I was thinking about doing the same thing a couple of years ago. I called a co that used to make the mounts and they told me not to waste my time. You can get more out of a 454 sbc than wasting time dropping in a big block. I agreed and put in a 427 sbc and was very glad. I can't remember the name of the kit though, something like king cobra?
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Originally Posted by fast01
I know this isn't the forum for this, but I'm helping a guy I work with build an '84 Vette (C4) and figured maybe someone here can help me/us. He wants to put a big block in the car, 502/502 crate engine. My question is: Does anyone make mounts for this or do I have to fabricate them? Making them up is not really a problem, but if someone makes a mount it would be a ton easier. Any other hints or suggestions would be appreciated. Even if it's directing me to a publication or a better site to get this information. Thanks!
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I agree that you would get better performance from a SBC motor. The C4 has great weight distribution and a BBC would kill that. A good 427 stroker can send that car deep into the 10's and with N20 into the 9's.
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Wont even need something that big. Granted, you'll have to put more boost or spray to it to achieve the same goal w/ more cubes, but a mild 355, 377, 383 or 396 can get the job done for most of your performance needs.
