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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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BBC in a 81 Camaro

Anybody know of a K-member built for this purpose? Any ideas or parts needed for this besides 81 and BBC?
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Re: BBC in a 81 Camaro

stock
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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stock works fine.
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Re: BBC in a 81 Camaro

No problem with clearance issues under the hood? Sweet.. Thanks guys
Old Apr 22, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Re: BBC in a 81 Camaro

Originally Posted by Ucantcme57
No problem with clearance issues under the hood?
If you use 350 mounts, it will sit about 1/2" higher than factory BB mounts. Not a huge deal, but add a high rise intake and it makes it hard to get enough air cleaner under the stock flat hood.

Try one of these to deal with problem:

http://www.geocities.com/angel71rs/c...?1068670689170

... but not from Unlimited. You can see some issues in the pic. I've adjusted it some so it's not as bad, but still not a very high quality product.

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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Re: BBC in a 81 Camaro

You'll also have trouble with an hei sized distributor with small block mounts, and possibly the brake booster. Lots of factory big block cars offset the engine to the passenger side an inch. Just something to think about.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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also if its a gen VI block the oil pan might not clear , you might need an after market pan.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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So you guys are saying a big block will mount up to small block mounts???
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Mount? yes more than likely. Fit worth a damn? Not much of a chance. Check the brand of header you want to use and see if they specify original 70-72 mounts or small block mounts.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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ive heard a bbc will mount up to sbc mounts pretty easily, u might have to notch out the mount for header clearance but that probably it
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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then you should go over to ucantcme57's house and help him put it in...lol. Headers and all.
Old Apr 25, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Otlracing = Prostreetcamaro, I Would If I Didnt Live So Far, Maybe U Should Lol
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Have you ever seen the potholes in michigan? some of them have headstones....
Old Apr 26, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Go to nastyz28.com. It's an all 2nd Gen board, and there are plenty of members with that combo. They'll get you on the right track!
Old May 2, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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I just posted about the BBC swap...do a search for today from me
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