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

This thread has been dormant a while but it`s great content brought it back around. It brings up another point, A LOT depends on the car that`s going to be the big block recipient. I`m an advocate of "build the car to go with the engine" and in some cases the donee car is pre-equipped with most everything you`ll need for the transfer of engines. For example my 67 Barracuda convertible is a 273 2 bbl car but was ordered from the factory with the HD police brakes, HD torsion bars, frt. sway bar, HD rear springs, and an 8.75 SG rear end. With a set of Schumacher mounts and headers ,a donor 440/727 would be an easy and safe swap that could be achieved quite affordably. My point here is, it all depends on what you start with. A slant 6 car will likely need everything whereas well equipped small block cars not as much.