So you want 2 go Big block...Read this first!

OK, here is the BB build, again, I looked for the cheapes parts i could find. One thing that is very noticable is the fact that the BB parts are harder to find. Lots of bare blocks out there that need assembly, But because I don't know how to build an engine, nor do I know all the parts involved, I wanted something complete. and I did find one, and it was cheaper than the 360 small block.

and now.....the BB build...

  1. $450 for a complete carb to pan 440. Stock with a 2 brl that is said to be running condition ( craigslist vancouver
  2. $660 Auto tranny Rebuilt with a shift kit( I know it It is higher than the SB tranny I bought, but this was the ONLY BB car tranny I could find locally ( vancouver craigslist))
  3. $200 BB torker 2 intake used. have to have a 4 brl if the 360 is 4 brl...only fair. vancouver craigslist
  4. $350 for a carb NEW. I wouldn't trust a used one, unless it was from a freind, or could be seen running. from local parts store
  5. $180 Schumacker mounts
  6. $509 for the cheapest NEW BB BOLT on headers. sure you have heard me say that B/E bodies do work...but which ones??i don't know, and they require modifications to be made, and I am building both cars with BOLT ON PARTS. these are fenderwells. I hate fenderwells, but underchassi are more expecive, so I will settle with these even though there will need to be some cutting. from summit racing
  7. $300 Aluminum Rad. I do think that there is no other option. It looks good, and it doesn't have a ford symbol on it. a SB V8 rad might work, but I wouldn't chance overheating an engine, just to see if it will work.
  8. $100 oil pan 187. this is what I paid for mine.
  9. $120 drive shaft shortening, and balancing
  10. $50 Center link. I had to change it on my 1970 duster. don't care what anyone says.
  11. $45 Idler are
  12. $45 Pitman arm
  13. $195 2.5 inch exhaust including all hardware, and mufflers from summit. though because we are using fenderwells, it might cost more...might cost less cause there isn't a kit for fenderwells that I know of. from summit
  14. $500 Disc brakes Same as SB set
  15. $1000 8 3/4 rear..same one as used on SB build craigslist seatle
  16. $160 if using fenderwells you will need frame conectors. Not a good idea to cut up a unibody. summit racing. either this or underchassi headers for $1000. your call.
  17. again...not including nickel and dimeing stufflike plugs, wires, hoses, fluids, gaskets, etc etc.
For a grand total of. $4864.

and if you got a $500 parts car, you would save...well, nothing, cause the disc brakes cost $500, and nothing else could be used. except the throtle cable. hmmm Not really much of a savings huh?