502 chevy vs 350 chevy

[bob64]

I am definitely a BBC guy but once you go there you are building the rest of the car and drive train to handle it, so it ends up being the "snowball effect" since it goes well beyond simply replacing an engine.
But then again you are already planning on a 9" rear and a trans upgrade so you are kind of on your way anyway and how can you not be impressed on how a BBC fills up that engine compartment.View attachment 82401

Oh l know the snowball effect to well, Camaro has had 4 different engines, 3 different trannies and 3 different rearend.

Yes that's a smart looking engine you got in that bay. I like that a BB just sounds cool.

And yes l have lots of parts from other builds that got changed over time. Could always go SB with nitrous as there is a few kits sitting on the shelves. Years of hoarding!

 

[565bbchevy]

Yes that's a smart looking engine you got in that bay. I like that a BB just sounds cool.

Thanks for the compliment, my 565 sounds a little different since it has a good sized roller with the 4/7 swap.

 

[GuysMonteSS]

I also like the way a BB fills the engine compartment;

Guy

 

[bob64]

One option if you want to get rid of the factory AC/Heater suitcase is to replace it with a Vintage Air system like this one;
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/vta-506101/overview/
This is the way that I went and it frees up a whole bunch of underhood room.
Heres a picture of mine;
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That certainly is a cheap way to go, looks good and clean on your car.

 

[GuysMonteSS]

Darn it, I thought you were posting some sort of hidden AC unit and got my hopes up.

Vintage Air does have a universal heat/AC system;
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/vta-66005-vux-a/overview/
This is the way I would go if I wanted AC in my Monte.
Guy

 

[TURNA]

Heat AC and made for a GBody!!!

Ugly as hell.......but only $2200.00 !!!!!!!!!!

http://arizonagn.com/?page_id=517

 

[bob64]

Heat AC and made for a GBody!!!

Ugly as hell.......but only $2200.00 !!!!!!!!!!

http://arizonagn.com/?page_id=517

I'll say "ouch"

 

[565bbchevy]

Heat AC and made for a GBody!!! Ugly as hell.......but only $2200.00 !!!!!!!!!!

Man, for that money you would think they could come up with a better looking case.

 

[565bbchevy]

l have the choice of a 502 with 450hp/550tq

Did someone build this or is it a factory crate engine?

 

[bob64]

Did someone build this or is it a factory crate engine?

Factory crate, picked it up with less than 10,000 miles for a $1000, it's the 502 HD was in a old motorhome 16,000lb. My car appraisal guy had it sitting an had all the paperwork on the engine when he replaced the old 454.