Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
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Car: 91 Formula, 79 Trans Am, 72 LeMans
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Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
Picking up a running 454 complete engine this weekend. Just wondering what I need to do the swap right. Im assuming special headers, some sort of engine mount conversion kit, and of course some sort of trans that will hold the power (manual) Any help is appreciated
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Re: Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
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Re: Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
Links no worky sir...
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Re: Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
His link works fine for me...
However...that thread is right in the engine swap stickies. Should have everything you need..
J.
However...that thread is right in the engine swap stickies. Should have everything you need..
J.
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Re: Whats all needed to swap a 454 BBC into a 3.1/5 Speed Car?
Ill tell you what pm me im doing a 454 in 83 5.0L car i have done some question asking and digging...i can let you in on some of what i have found. what i can tell you is a$$ end trans and front suspnsion is a big upgrade that comes along with the swap.
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