Got the BBC 454 fitted today.

[RustyParts]

I finally got around to putting in the 454 today, wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Had to move all the engine and transfer/transmission mounts forward one inch. Of course drilling 36 holes is not a whole lot of fun, but it had to be done.

Also had to cut the firewall on the drivers side to clear the valve covers, just about a half an inch.

The engine I used for setting everything is still in need of an overhaul, Smokes like hell.

Think I'll run a set of Hooker shorty competition headers, looks like they will be the least trouble to plumb up.

Anyways here's some pics.

 

[rcamacho]

Looks good. You might want to raise the engine as it appears you have plenty of hood clearance. I ran a '70 originally equipped with a 396 and don't recall it sitting so low in the frame rails.

 

[Greg72]

Clean body - CHECK!
Clean frame - CHECK!
Clean BBC - ????? Hmmmmm

What happened to that motor....? It looks like buried treasure or something!!


Pictures of clean 1st Gens give me wood.

 

[Yukon Jack]

Sits in there really well. I'd leave it sitting that low if it were me. Looks like you are using the stock engine crossmember, right? Any body lift?

 

[RustyParts]

Sits in there really well. I'd leave it sitting that low if it were me. Looks like you are using the stock engine crossmember, right? Any body lift?

Your right, stock crossmember and no body lift. I'll get around to cleaning that engine this winter.

 

[vtblazer]

Pictures of clean 1st Gens give me wood.

Dude, that's just to much info...

 

[RustyParts]

Dude, that's just to much info...

I thought the same thing, even though there's some truth to it.

 

[Greg72]

I thought the same thing, even though there's some truth to it.

You are all in denial about your own feelings......

Maybe it's not full on "wood"....but there is definitely a tingle when I see nice 1st Gens.

 

[CDA 455]

OK, this is getting a little uncomfortable !

As for the project, it's looking pretty awesome!

 

[RustyParts]

Updated Pics of 454 install.

Got er overhauled, warmed up, and bolted in.

 

[Engineered Vintage]

THat is sick - how's the distributor clearance against the firewall?

 

[CDA 455]

Got er overhauled, warmed up, and bolted in.

Very nice !!
Did you move the engine back? It looks a little tight next to the firewall.

 

[RGV72BLAZER]

...damn that's nice...wish i had money for a BBC ...great work keep it up

 

[RustyParts]

THat is sick - how's the distributor clearance against the firewall?

3/4" Really tight. Kinda hard to get a screw driver in there to remove the distributor cap.

 

[makovai]

3/4" Really tight. Kinda hard to get a screw driver in there to remove the distributor cap.

that's no biggy, i have a hard time getting a screwdeiver in with my small block. If thats your only issue than you've done well. nice looking setup.