BBC conversion cost
BBC conversion cost Looking for options to throw into a '95 v6 camaro....
Just curious how much throwing a BBC would cost..
I know it depends on how crazy the motor is, but i'm talking about the converting part. fuel, mounts, fabbing, etc.
Just curious how much throwing a BBC would cost..
I know it depends on how crazy the motor is, but i'm talking about the converting part. fuel, mounts, fabbing, etc.
I have never done a 4th gen, going to be doing my 89 RS, but i found headers for cheap and my factory motor mounts have no problems working. You will be deeper into the conversion with having to use different mounting equipment and no one makes direct fit headers for cheap.
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I have 2800 just in chassis and suspension to change my 97 car into a SBC car.
I went with a diffrent K-member for weight purposes but for BB you have to I believe. I went with BMr componets up front and strange DA shocks and springs.
If you can weld and fabricate then it'll cost much less but to get the parts and slap it together will be in the neighborhood of $3000.
If you want to use motor plates Burkhart makes a nice chromoly piece that is around the same price as the BMR.
~Jim~
I went with a diffrent K-member for weight purposes but for BB you have to I believe. I went with BMr componets up front and strange DA shocks and springs.
If you can weld and fabricate then it'll cost much less but to get the parts and slap it together will be in the neighborhood of $3000.
If you want to use motor plates Burkhart makes a nice chromoly piece that is around the same price as the BMR.
~Jim~
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Verdad Gallardo Everything else is related to the engine, meaning manifold, choice of ECM, radiator/fans, power steering versus manual, etc. If I had a running drivable 93-97 car I could swap in a stock carb'd BBC out of a truck or something no problem for under 5K.
My buddies are all hardcore drag racers. With all their spare BBC parts I could build one nasty motor cheap.
This car would probably be a little more drag then street. Like you said with a BB i'm not going to have sh*t for mileage.
oh, and i forgot to mention I have a th400 i'm puttin in as well...
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BMR k-member w/ mounts for BBC $500
BMR trans mount $100-$150 (they have them for most trans)
Hooker headers, PN 2455, $175
Driveshaft $150-$300
Manual Rack (bolt in) $650, (weld in) $300 (includes steering shaft and knuckles).
Depending on how much fabricating you want to do, it could be installed for as little as $700 to $900.
BMR trans mount $100-$150 (they have them for most trans)
Hooker headers, PN 2455, $175
Driveshaft $150-$300
Manual Rack (bolt in) $650, (weld in) $300 (includes steering shaft and knuckles).
Depending on how much fabricating you want to do, it could be installed for as little as $700 to $900.
Scott Shafiroff out of NY can make you a pump gas 434 rated at 595FWHP. That comes with a warranty.
I say if you want to go big block go with this monster! http://www.ultrastreet.net/engines/632_bigdawg_bc.asp
Just kidding.
~Jim~
true, but I'd have to buy a ls motor as well... then get a wiring/ ecu for it... different tranny too