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want to put a bbc in my camaro need help

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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS, 1987 Firebird
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want to put a bbc in my camaro need help

im just wondering if i would have to do alot of modifications to put a bbc in. im thinking of going with a 454 and going to carb. ive got a 305 tbi right now.
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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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: want to put a bbc in my camaro need help

It's a direct fit. Hardest part is exhaust. Very few if any factory exhaust manifolds will fit. The Hooker swap headers are not cheap and are not a perfect fit. Other have had limited success with some more generic headers.

Don't expect the rest of your drivetrain to survive for long.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS, 1987 Firebird
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Transmission: 5 Speed, Auto
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Re: want to put a bbc in my camaro need help

im gonna beef up the rear end and im looking for a company that can make the wc t5 i got stronger. i dont plan on having some 600hp car id like it to make around 450hp.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: want to put a bbc in my camaro need help

I doubt it's worth investing any kind of money into a T5 for a BBC unless you're going to granny drive it. T56 can be made to handle the torque.
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