454 swap
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From: Mahnomen, MN, USA
454 swap
I would like some information on a 454 engine swap. Some close up pictures of the engine in the engine compartment would be helpful to. And some of the parts you used. Thanks.
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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
Search the archives. There are lots of referances to big block swaps already.
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87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block
Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.89
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 125.89
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 497.9
Best 60 foot: 1.546
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Follow my racing progress on Stephen's racing page
and check out the race car
87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block
Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.89
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 125.89
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 497.9
Best 60 foot: 1.546
Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley
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From: Mpls, MN USA
Car: 88 Camaro
Engine: 427 BBC
Transmission: T400
Where the he!! is Mahnomen?
All the info you need and some pics are on my page. I have a ton of pictures from 3 yrs ago when I did the swap, just let me know what you need. Or, if you are close to the cities, you can stop by and look for yourself
Miles
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88 427 Camaro
12.18 @ 113mph 1.75 60ft
Currently installing 3.73's into my 9 bolt (YES,it is a 9 bolt & YES they are 3.73's, not 3.70. 4.11's to follow soon
)
www.koolmeister.com
All the info you need and some pics are on my page. I have a ton of pictures from 3 yrs ago when I did the swap, just let me know what you need. Or, if you are close to the cities, you can stop by and look for yourself
Miles
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88 427 Camaro
12.18 @ 113mph 1.75 60ft
Currently installing 3.73's into my 9 bolt (YES,it is a 9 bolt & YES they are 3.73's, not 3.70. 4.11's to follow soon
)www.koolmeister.com
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From: gastonia,nc
Car: 1987 iroc
Engine: 434 bbc
Transmission: 350 turbo
i am considering dropping in a 455.i don't care about the a/c,but i noticed these 2 didn't have power steering.is that by choice or is there no room for it?
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 85rez_runner_TA:
I would like some information on a 454 engine swap. Some close up pictures of the engine in the engine compartment would be helpful to. And some of the parts you used. Thanks.</font>
I would like some information on a 454 engine swap. Some close up pictures of the engine in the engine compartment would be helpful to. And some of the parts you used. Thanks.</font>
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From: Mpls, MN USA
Car: 88 Camaro
Engine: 427 BBC
Transmission: T400
For me it's by choice. I run an s10 manual box. Total weight savings of around 30lbs plus it's off the front. Not a great idea for an auto crosser probably, but works great for me on the street and strip.
Miles
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88 427 Camaro
12.18 @ 113mph 1.75 60ft
Currently installing 3.73's into my 9 bolt (YES,it is a 9 bolt & YES they are 3.73's, not 3.70. 4.11's to follow soon)
www.koolmeister.com
Miles
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88 427 Camaro
12.18 @ 113mph 1.75 60ft
Currently installing 3.73's into my 9 bolt (YES,it is a 9 bolt & YES they are 3.73's, not 3.70. 4.11's to follow soon
)www.koolmeister.com
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