427bbc z28 conversion
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427bbc z28 conversion Alright, Heres the scoop..
I've got a bbc 427 out of a 69 vette that i'de like to put in a 4 gen camaro.
Is there a company that makes prefab engine mounts, or anything to get me on my feet? I havnt aquired the camaro body, But i'm looking at a 99 z28 body..
Has anyone done this conversion yet? What all is going to be envolved?
I know anythigns possible, but is it worth the time and effort, and money?
The engines pushing about 600 hp, And i'de like to keep the 6 speed tranny..
and put some 4:11's in the rear..
Does anyone have any suggestions, or websites that i can look at for further information about this convesion?
Thanks..
I've got a bbc 427 out of a 69 vette that i'de like to put in a 4 gen camaro.
Is there a company that makes prefab engine mounts, or anything to get me on my feet? I havnt aquired the camaro body, But i'm looking at a 99 z28 body..
Has anyone done this conversion yet? What all is going to be envolved?
I know anythigns possible, but is it worth the time and effort, and money?
The engines pushing about 600 hp, And i'de like to keep the 6 speed tranny..
and put some 4:11's in the rear..
Does anyone have any suggestions, or websites that i can look at for further information about this convesion?
Thanks..
McLeod makes the bellhousing that will mate a LS1 tranny to a BBC. BMR makes a K-member that will mount your BBC correctly and also save you space for your headers. The only real problem in doing the swap is the fuel injection or carb setup hitting the cowl. Everything else is pretty straight forward and can be done easily. Is this going to be street driven or drag only? Removing the A/C helps a lot as far as room goes.
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Its going to be street driven, no ac.
Do you know if i'll have to cut the firewall and fenderwells?
Beef up the front suspension?
I have a body shop that will fabricate any hood for clearence issues..
I'm just worried about the engine actually fitting into the body with out
too many modifications.. I'm going to stick with the carb, and probably
build the engine for a supercharger later on..
Thanks for the help... I'm ready to build one hell of a street machine!!
Do you know if i'll have to cut the firewall and fenderwells?
Beef up the front suspension?
I have a body shop that will fabricate any hood for clearence issues..
I'm just worried about the engine actually fitting into the body with out
too many modifications.. I'm going to stick with the carb, and probably
build the engine for a supercharger later on..
Thanks for the help... I'm ready to build one hell of a street machine!!
Originally Posted by daytonight
Do you know if i'll have to cut the firewall and fenderwells?
Originally Posted by daytonight
Beef up the front suspension?
Originally Posted by daytonight
I have a body shop that will fabricate any hood for clearence issues..
I'm just worried about the engine actually fitting into the body with out
too many modifications..
I'm just worried about the engine actually fitting into the body with out
too many modifications..
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What have you done to your car so far?
Did you stick a Big Block in your ws6? How many cubic inches is your engine?
Are you going to use the same tranny? Thats a relief that I won't have to do to o much cutting. I think I might go ahead and get that body.. Do you have any more hints?
Did you stick a Big Block in your ws6? How many cubic inches is your engine?
Are you going to use the same tranny? Thats a relief that I won't have to do to o much cutting. I think I might go ahead and get that body.. Do you have any more hints?
I have two cars a 97 M6 Z28 and my new project car which is the 97 M6 WS6. I don't really post here, just look around and cherry pick information. The WS6 is basically a roller right now with no wiring. I pulled the front suspension and replaced it with BMR stuff, upper & Lower A-Arms, K-member, manual rack. This weekend my builder is lending me a 454 block so I can mock up the tranny and bellhousing and make sure everything fits the way it's supposed to. Then of course comes headers, TBI/Intake setup and dist. for clearance checking and then it all comes out again to be built and then it will just slide back in and be ready to go. While it's out to be built is when I'm gonna do the wiring for everything.
I am in the process of sticking a stroked 454 (approx. 510 ci) in the WS6 and yes, I'm going to use the tranny combo I mentioned earlier. 8710 Bellhousing, Street-Twin clutch, and LS1 transmission. The only real problem for me is going to be the wiring for the car and engine. I pulled all the wiring out and am going to run a Painless Streetrod kit and a FAST XFI for the engine. There is another member on the board I'm on that is in the process of doing the swap as well. Also Cwaldt on this board has done the swap as well so you might PM him for more info. They both are running carbs.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458573
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1214677/1
I am in the process of sticking a stroked 454 (approx. 510 ci) in the WS6 and yes, I'm going to use the tranny combo I mentioned earlier. 8710 Bellhousing, Street-Twin clutch, and LS1 transmission. The only real problem for me is going to be the wiring for the car and engine. I pulled all the wiring out and am going to run a Painless Streetrod kit and a FAST XFI for the engine. There is another member on the board I'm on that is in the process of doing the swap as well. Also Cwaldt on this board has done the swap as well so you might PM him for more info. They both are running carbs.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458573
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1214677/1
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Originally Posted by daytonight
Can you still use the power steering with the big block conversion? Will it still work with the BMR k member?
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Originally Posted by daytonight
Can you still use the power steering with the big block conversion? Will it still work with the BMR k member?
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Just a thought, did you run the numbers?? That engine might be worth a bunch of money, then you can do what ever you really wanted to do. Stroker SBC, or if you want a BBC, you can get a more modern, fresh motor. Just thinking out loud.
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its got the original heads and block, but ofcoarse diffrent crank and cam and pistons.. Me and this engine how alot of centimental value hah.. But every mans got his price.
Originally Posted by mrdragster1970
Just a thought, did you run the numbers?? That engine might be worth a bunch of money, then you can do what ever you really wanted to do. Stroker SBC, or if you want a BBC, you can get a more modern, fresh motor. Just thinking out loud.
