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#21
01-14-2020, 04:59 PM
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If you want a big block then by all means go for it. Your Dad bought it new and I'm sure he would want you to enjoy it. Find a mild built 454, dress it as stock and have a blast. I like the idea of dressing is as a 385HP, seems more plausible. Whatever you decide to do, keep us in the loop.
Jason 
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#22
01-14-2020, 06:00 PM
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Yes that is his '51 77 had since new as well. Good suggestion on the engine, I'll see what I can find, but I'm not going hog wild either. A 400 hp big block will be more than enough for this old girl.
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#23
01-14-2020, 06:25 PM
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I’ll take the 77
   
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#25
01-14-2020, 07:09 PM
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NOPE, I would full on COPO that. IF it we mine, I would unbolt (since you or someone later can always BOLT the original stuff back in) COMPLETE driveline and save it off to the side.
Due to the size/weight, I would go 496 dressed as 427 with oval port head and 163 intake. Holley sniper EFI, 4L80 or 700R, 4.56 gear, 8" rear rims, 6 or 7's on the front. AND RIDE IT OUT...........................
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#26
01-15-2020, 02:24 PM
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I was actually considering wider rims. Could you do 8" all the way around on an Impala? As far as the EFI, not unless I can make it look stock, I'd consider a 700r4 or 4l80 as long as no electronics are needed, I probably will go to a lower gear ratio as I think it now has like 2.08 or something.
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#27
01-15-2020, 06:00 PM
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Holley Sniper and FiTech and even Summit have self learning EFI that swap out the carb and a few other things and look much like a carb with the air cleaner on. No electronics and mild build, go 700R4. BUT if going to a bib block in that car, I would just do a stock with shift kit 4L80. And if you get 4.56's car will spin the tires nicely too.
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'58 Apache pick up '78 Z28 4sp being restored '70 W30 convert TRIBUTE '78 Z28 32,000 survivor, Og Yellow paint, AC. '69 CANADIAN Nova SS 396/350 hp '67 CANADIAN Nova SS 427 10 sec. driver '66 CANADIAN Nova SS Race Car '61 CANADIAN Pontiac Bubble top 409+/4sp (SOLD) '31 ALL STEEL Chevy P.U. GONE (EX-WIFES NOW)
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#29
01-15-2020, 06:32 PM
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Not with the over trans it shouldn't be. Or even 4.10s.
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#30
01-16-2020, 01:18 PM
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You suggested a 496 dressed as a 427, any idea what a 496 would run price wise? Or a 700r4 to stand the power it would provide? Or where to get these things? If I go crate engine/trans is there a good place that sells them with all required accessories? Is Jegs/Summit an option or should I look at Scroggin Dickey?
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