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How to install a big block Chevy engine into a '82-'92 Camaro/Firebird.

five7kid

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If you don't mind, I'm going to make this a sticky. Our existing BBC swap sticky has a bunch of problems, and if you're willing to post more info and answer questions, that would be a big help.

88_are_s

Finally, a more in-depth "how to" on a BBC swap. Thanks apa. A lot closer to dropping in the 454 thats been sitting in my garage for a while now

Tylermcclinton

Hey I have a 1985 trans am 305 carbed, I wanna to swap swap in a 427 I know I need to get trany to take the power and a new rearend and I need special header and sub frame connectors but o more worried about the wording aspect of this swap like the coolant temp sensor , and basically I need to know how to hook up stock gauges to this car thanks i

pattracy

Very cool video, thanks for the info..

aussiesteve

What oil pan did you use,, did you use short water pump,,, what distributer did you use,,, small cap type etc,, did the radiator have to be moved forward,, we cant run open headers on the street,,, has anyone ran a duel exhaust system on these cars,,i currently run full length headers and a full single 3 inch exhaust and had to cut and brace up the floor/frame brace on left side to get the pipe same both sides..

the big block zz454 is cheap out of the box,,is it worth the hassle of it all.

BBCAM

Nice post , I wish we had youtube years ago would have made this stuff easier!

BrendenRS454

Just a quick question before I swap the motor. I have most everything I need for the swap but realized I forgot to get the power steering pump and was curious if anyone had been able to use their 305 power steering. Now this won’t be a permanent thing just something to get me by until I can afford a better pump.

aussiesteve

Its the same pump, just get the pulleys lining up and use a quality sreaight edge like a long ruller or piece of square tube like scrap iron 1/2 inch tube

giovanhalen

I have a 1984 Z28 with 454 bbc in it. I have a big cap HEI distributor in it. It has cast iron exhaust manifolds that bolt up to the stock 2 into 1 exhaust, the long water pump, aluminum radiator, mechanical fuel pump, and electric fan. Th400 and Moser 9" Ford rearend.

giovanhalen

I bought mine with the 454 in it. If I ever change it will get a carbureted LS.

Kevin Kugler

What is a good rear end that will fit a 8"-8.5" differential? I`m getting ready to put a 454 BBC in my 88 Camaro.

Kevin Kugler

What kind of headers are a good fit for a 454 BBC swap on a 3rd gen Camaro?

articwhiteZ

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Can we have a Page Just for the Big Block swaps..as there is alot of new parts on the market. and a lot of Guys are doing the BBC Swaps. with a price from budget. to over the top. and what parts to stay away from to whats a must have.. there are so many bolt on parts. on the market now. it would help alot of guys out on what works.

MIB4X4

Getting ready to put a 632 tall deck BBC in my 86 Camaro and was wondering if anyone has used RaceCraft K-members? Headers I will be using are 2-3/8 into a 4 inch collector, which is gonna be tight. Has anyone already done this and if so what lessons learned do you have for me as I plan on doing it myself.

Giggy

I have some questions on this and would like to talk

Orr89RocZ

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get a k with no engine mounts. Run a motor plate. Go coil over front shocks. Its nice to have that room

articwhiteZ

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how much do you want to spend..or not spend..

MIB4X4

a little over a grand but more if needed. It will be a full out drag car so not opposed to front fender exit headers.

MIB4X4

OK cool what is your questions?

MIB4X4

OK cool what are your questions?