just got a hold of a 69 396 and want to swap it in my ride anyone thats done thise can you post some pic? thanks guys

 

I have a bunch of pics of the engine installed but nothing while installing it.

 

I have some on my page. I have a lot more that are not posted. What do you want to see?

Miles

 

I just want to see the clearence around the motor ( by the headers both sides and in front of the pulleys) just so i can get an idea of what to expect when changing plugs or water pump or stuff like that if you can email them to me that would be better
tbadillojr@hvc.rr.com thanks for all your help guys

 

Mine has good pics of header clearance. Changing plugs? Tough to say. I think it takes about the same amount of time to change them on my truck as it does the car. You can see that the car's engine compartment is stripped so there's no heater or brake booster in the way. I still need a socket with a swivel attachment to reach most of the plugs. Because BBC heads have angled plugs the passenger side plugs point forward and the drivers side point backwards. 5&7 have to be the hardest ones to get at no matter what you try to do. Headers don't help much in plug changing.

As for the water pump, I went with a short pump for some extra clearance but I think a long pump will work fine.

Another thing to consider is valve covers. If you need tall covers because of roller rockers, there might not be enough room at the wiper motor.

You're probably also going to need some sort of extension on the hood like a cowl induction or scoop. It is possible to fit everything under a factory hood but it will be very tight.

 

there's one or two in my sig.

 

have quite a few pics @ www.nescaracing.com/Dan

send me an email @ dan@tsgcapital.com I can walk you through it and may have some parts available (headers, K member, steering) I am on Long Island.

Dan

 

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