Out with the Small Block and in with the RB. What do I need?
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Looking back on what I have done this project has probably been on my bucket list and thanks to another member on here a gun went off in my head and here we are. What I have is an original 72 H Code car that is pretty close to original. That's about to change. I have a RB that has been sitting on the stand for about 20 years and it's time to put it to work. I am sure somewhere in the archives there is a great thread about what I need to accomplish the conversion to a big block but have had no success in locating it. So is there a good thread about what I need in the way of parts and mods to make it happen?
What I have is a Complete Long Block, 2" TTI's, and a BB Transmission (727.) The car has Power Steering and will retain that. I have Hydroboost on the brakes and that is fab work plain and simple make room the motor. Any info is appreciated and if this question is like a broken record and someone can provide a link so I can get a good list going for myself that would be great.
Thanks,
JW
I took her virginity when I upgraded the brakes lol.... How did the Lokar stuff work out? Did you get kick down and throttle cable?
As for the intent of the car, street driving and some laps at the dragstrip. My dad is excited about doing this with me as he has never driven an A Body with a Big Block. It appears as though the Heads on the motor are not optimum based off of a members feedback ( god I like his honesty lol) so it is what it is for now. The bottom line is I got bored with the direction of the car and made a change lol....
JW
The only other thing I see currently getting in my way is the Heater motor. I see that there is a shorter version. Is this the most logical route short of removing the motor (which is not an option?) Since I am running a solid camshaft for a while getting the valvecovers off will be neccessary....
Thoughts?
JW
Thanks. The one I have will fit from what I am told.
JW
PM me some info about the SS Springs....
Thanks,
JW
I was wrong about what I said in regards to the TTI's and Power Steering. I had a conversation with TTI Wednesday and they said out of the box no. I also asked about the Borgensen box and that have not tried it to see if if would clear. I then called Borgensen and their primary goal was steering improvement so they themselves had no data relevant to TTI's fitting.
The tech at TTI said they do have a customer who made them fit with Power Steering and spaced the boxed out and dented one of the tubes. So if you want the additional power of full length headers then they can probably be made to work....
JW
So, IMO, I see an entire summer of dinking around. Perhaps the upcoming winter too.
I am imagining getting the engine in as just the beginning.And I'm imagining dear old dad getting whiplash, the first time out, And just cuz you would rather leave your wife at home.........
It's a 72H,who can say if the chassis can support the BB. The rear wheel houses can barely accept 275s with custom offset wheels. If he runs the skinny 255s the car could be wrapped into a hydro pole on it's maiden voyage. The heater motor will be the least of his worries.
Perhaps the first pothole he drops a wheel into ,tears off the LBJ. The 292 bars were hopelessly inadequate for the 340, and 225s up front will do nothing but slide.
Perhaps the 383 will rend asunder the perches, on the first drag-strip outing, and a flat-deck will be required to trailer the car home. But being in storage for 20 years,perhaps the 383 is not even fit for duty right now.
And the solid-lifter cam might not like the 727 and rear gear as it stands, and he doesn't mention a matching TC.
And then there is the no small matter of retaining the PS and the hydroboost, the 45 year old rad, the who knows what cooling system that maybe pukes his engine during the cam break-in.
The OP storms in with a gun going off in his head and the good news is he didn't say 440
And you call my post a douch!
I posted it in fun, but I see just how accurate it might be.
Then again, he didn't ask for any opinions so,perhaps you are right..
