My El Camino is getting a 8.1/4l80 conversion

[8.1elco]

How's the progress? Been wanting to do this swap into my 69 Impala for a long time.

I finished it but I spun a rod bearing the day after so now it's getting the engine rebuilt.

 

[8.1elco]

The 8.1/4l80e is finally complete. I had to spend a unexpected 5000 on a complete rebuild after the engine spun two rod bearings after the initial install. I'm extremely happy with the power and overdrive transmission combined with the 3.73s. I still need to get some bugs worked out light my headlights and blinkers not working. Also i need to figure out what springs use up front, the 8.1 is heavy and has my front really sagging.

 

[fleming442]

Moog 5662's should hold it up

 

[454GrandPrix]

I installed Moog 5610 springs in the front of my car, and it returned me to stock ride height.

 

[8.1elco]

You used 5610 for a big block? Are the 5610 stiff?

And how is the 5662? I'm looking for a stiff ride as possible. I read the 5664 are a good choice for a firm ride, is that true?

 

[8.1elco]

Another picture

 

[fleming442]

You used 5610 for a big block? Are the 5610 stiff?

And how is the 5662? I'm looking for a stiff ride as possible. I read the 5664 are a good choice for a firm ride, is that true?

5662s are 749lbs/in. You may want to max out with a big block.

 

[8.1elco]

5662s are 749lbs/in. You may want to max out with a big block.

I definitely want to max out, i was just under the impression the 5664 was the 749lbs

 

[Clutch]

Really cool conversion my old truck had an 8.1 and it was awesome. I always thought it would be great in a car

 

[SoFloG]

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