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Old 10-02-2007, 11:17 PM   #1
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Big block is finally in




its a 454
Specs
Bored .030 over
781 heads
2.25/1.88 valves and port work
230/236 dur .570-ish lift
10:1 compression
edelbrock performer intake
hooker super comp headers
stock crank and rods
Arp rod bolts
Arp main studs
fully balanced
Th350
Red Clutches, built up with all the goodies
3200 rpm stall

the car also has a 5 point roll bar installed with full interior
more pics of the roll bar install
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Old 10-02-2007, 11:23 PM   #2
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Re: Big block is finally in
What's with the broomstick holding the hood up. Dropped in a BBC and can't afford hood struts?
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Old 10-03-2007, 12:01 AM   #3
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What's with the broomstick holding the hood up. Dropped in a BBC and can't afford hood struts?
naw, its just the first time the hood has been on in a year
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Old 10-03-2007, 12:03 AM   #4
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Re: Big block is finally in
can you still get the starter in that bad boy? looks like its still a pretty big project
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Old 10-03-2007, 11:08 AM   #5
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What's with the broomstick holding the hood up. Dropped in a BBC and can't afford hood struts?

weight reduction.
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sweet ride man.
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Old 10-03-2007, 06:11 PM   #6
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Re: Big block is finally in
Lookin` good, Looks like alot of work going on there!.....and what`s wrong with a broom stick? I still use one on mine but it`s a lift off or at least it was supposed to be
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Old 10-04-2007, 10:41 AM   #7
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Re: Big block is finally in
niceroc,

Lookin' good!! Love to see Big Blocks in these things. Your build is bringing back memories of when I did mine (or nightmares ).

Now for the fun parts.......cooling, accesory drive....... and the fun continues.


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Old 07-28-2008, 03:26 PM   #8
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i understand this thread is really old, but does a pan with kickouts not work when using the super comp swap headers? doenst look like it would
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Old 07-28-2008, 07:35 PM   #9
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No it doesn't. A standard 7 quart pan fits fine without the need for kickouts.
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Old 07-28-2008, 10:06 PM   #10
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thanks, and is the tubular k member a must? it looks like the header is touching the k member and the oil pan?
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