HOW MANY 1975-82 BBC swaps do we have?

[grumpyvette]

HOW MANY 1975-82 BBC swaps do we have?
This was a popular swap when I was younger, so Id imagine theres still a few out there?

as many of you guys know the last factory BBC vettes were the 1974s but because the basic car didn,t change a great deal durring the C3 life it was and is still possiable (with some research and skills and work) to retro-fit the later 1975-82 c3 with a big block engine, the mods necessary vary with the year, but all can be adapted after modification.

 

[Nut]

A BB swap out is more than just swapping the engine. Folks I've talked to that were interested found there was a significant amount of suspension work that was needed to handle the big weight increase in with the BB unit, new hood, radiator, driveshaft adjustment, u-joints for the added torque ...etc. Not cost effective unless you had the time and expendable income to work it all out. Would be a fun project though.

........ nut

 

[grumpyvette]

I helped a buddy stick a 496 BBC stroker engine (.060 overbore/4.25" stroker crank) /turbo 400 trans combo in a 1976 vette, it was a clean looking almost factory install, when we were done. the only major changes were a differant hood for clearance, bigger aftermarket brakes and heavier springs and sway bars, and HD shocks, everything else was doable with mods to the stock parts
we replaced the rear suspension with a 1970 bbc rear suspension,only after its stock rear self destructed but that surprisingly took a few years

 

[jjflys]

502 in a '72

I have a 502 in a 4speed, a/c 1972 coupe. Love it

 

[mike82]

I have a 502 in a 4speed, a/c 1972 coupe. Love it

:BOW

 

[crebo]

I have a 454 and 700r4 in my 77. Looks nice and runs great.

 

[mkozlows]

454 with a 4 speed in my 76. looks like it belongs there. The only ill effect is the Darn hood, I have a tough time seeing over it, my wife is only 5 ft, needs lots of phone books to see over the darn thing.

 

[fine69]

454 with a 4 speed in my 76. looks like it belongs there. The only ill effect is the Darn hood, I have a tough time seeing over it, my wife is only 5 ft, needs lots of phone books to see over the darn thing.

What type of hood do you have?

 

[mkozlows]

What type of hood do you have?

L-88 hood, looks great from the outside, not so much from the inside.

 

[Bill75]

L-88 hood, looks great from the outside, not so much from the inside.

Send the car down to me, should be no problem, I'm 6'2"

 

[mkozlows]

Send the car down to me, should be no problem, I'm 6'2"

Your out! .....I`m 6'3", I will spare you the neck strain.