Big block is finally in
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From: Palatine, IL
Car: 87 iroc
Engine: 454 .030 over
Transmission: th-350
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
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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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
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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Car: 87 iroc
Engine: 454 .030 over
Transmission: th-350
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt
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From: Iowa
Car: 1987 IROC
Engine: 350 vortec
Transmission: TH350 3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10 bolt grenade
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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From: New Jersey
Car: 1987 camaro RS/Z28 clone
Engine: 305 bored .030 over
Transmission: 700r4 slippin its way home
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.43 gear
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Car: A Portly 85 Z28
Engine: 4.530 X 4.250 BBC
Transmission: under rated for this application
Axle/Gears: also under rated
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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From: Harvest, AL
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: 396 BBC
Transmission: Turbo 400
Axle/Gears: Moser 9 inch/4.56 gears
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.
Later,
Boo
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.
Later,
Boo
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: Big block is finally in
No it doesn't. A standard 7 quart pan fits fine without the need for kickouts.
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