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Like Bar50, I also used the Champion radiator but mine is only the 2 row EC162 since I had already bought it for the small block before I decided to go the big block route and figured I'd see if it worked before buying a new radiator. Using the 2x 12inch SPAL fan/ shroud kit along with the...

Some more late information...I used the 2455 chevelle headers since I had a pair already and everyone said they fit with minor massaging on tube to clear the passenger lower control arm mount. Maybe I was just unlucky or maybe I put the motor in backwards, you can see in my pictures how much I...

Probably isn't going to be much help to you since this from over a year ago..but in case anyone else stumbles upon this. I ran into the same problem when swapping a 454 into my 84 Monte and happened upon a used 7qt Canton drag race pan for cheap, so I picked that up to give it a try and it...

Great looking 442, welcome to the forum!

Yeah, it's bead of weld around the ports...I don't think I'd go so far as to say it is machined smooth though, definitely nothing as refined as the sanderson's. Might have to go the rtv route if I can't get it sealed up with just a gasket. I'd at least like to find a gasket makes contact with...

Hey everyone, I have the 2455 chevelle headers on my monte and I recently needed to replace the gaskets. I am having a hell of time getting them to seal up. I am guessing mine are pretty damn old, they have the raised bead around all the ports on the flange and when I was looking at the new...

Not sure if this helps or not, but my valve covers are 3.75 inches tall and I notched my box as much as a could towards the core inside. It's tighter on the backside towards the firewall, but it doesn't touch. Pretty sure I could get the valve cover off, but the lower valve cover bolt is...

No worries, the original purpose of the thread has already been fulfilled

I don't have any of the ac components installed, but I don't see why they wouldn't. I had to cut and fiberglass the heater box on the firewall to make room for the passenger side valve cover, but I didn't touch anything inside the heater box. I honestly haven't tried taking the valve covers...

So I lied...after doing a bit of driving the header was still hitting the lower control arm mount, making noise and causing leaks at the flange...even after clearancing the control arm mount and hammering the header way more than anyone would deem reasonable. So I ended up cutting it up and...

That wasn't me, but I remember seeing that also when I was researching to see if they would fit. I gently massaged mine into place with a 3lbs hammer and a torch.

Thanks, I actually ended up using the 2455 Chevelle headers since I had them. The drivers side fit very well and only required a few small dents to allow room for the transmission linkage, the passengers side wasn't quite so easy, it was pretty tight around the lower control arm mount.

I was actually looking at that the other day, thanks for posting it though, I am thinking I should be okay for cruising around. If I remember it right, it was something like 2.19 inches for a 454 @5500 and 2.38 inches @ 6000. K&N has a weird sized 2.3inch filter so that was one of the size...

Thanks! It was definitely a tight fit, I'll snap some pics tonight. It's like 383_GrandPrix said, it's been along time since I have driven the car and I at least want to be able to cruise around a bit until I get the hood thing sorted. The only other option I could see possibly working is...

So I finally got my hands on some playdoh and made a couple cardboard templates for some shorter filters, and was messing around with a few different lids and bases that I had. I was able to find a combo with the 2in filter template that leaves me with a strong 1/4 inch of clearance in the...

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Its one of those old twisted torkers. Haha yeah, the 4 inchers are a little more aggressive looking than I'd like to go if at all possible. Probably be quite some time before I change anything on the motor unless necessary, I have some other projects that could use some money and attention.

Pushing the hood down I am about 1.5-2inches from closing in the front, cant really tell if I am just fighting the spring in the front or if I am flexing something. I need to get that front spring off so I can just let the hood lay on the filter and grab some clay so I can see where exactly I...

I thought about that, but I am already using a 1" drop base and I am already starting to rub on my throttle return springs a hair and I am about a 1/4" from hitting on my kickdown cable bracket for the trans. Even with the air cleaner off and the stud out, the carb is extremely close to the...

Hey everyone, hope everyone is doing well. So I recently finished my little project of swapping a 454 into my 84 monte and the time finally came to bolt on the hood and dash any hopes of the stock hood ever closing again. It looks like the only real option is to get a new hood, is there a good...