So you want 2 go Big block...Read this first!

mrtires24 said

As far as exhaust goes...anyone can get this. check it out
2.5 inch from headers back under $200
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...922451+4294925081+4294908078+115&autoview=sku
and 3 inch with mufflers from jegs or summit is about $250

I have the 3 inch, and my buddie has the 2.5. they both sound good to us. More than happe with these kits. fits in swingers no prob, have to cut for demons, dart sports, and dusters.

Keep in mind...these costs are for A body big block instalations. Not trucks, or other cars.

Demon Dave, I call your bluff. I'm asking how..if you take intoconsideration you can do a /6 to small block swap for this much

Good running 360 for $500
auto Tranny for $200
schumacker Motor mounts for $180
$200 for nickel and dime stuff ( oil, gaskets, spark plugs, etc etc)
$200 for exhaust

total of $1280. You can't do all that with a big block....trust me. Look at my thread if you want.


But I'll call you on it...I am asking how

Phil

PS. I think the Auto tranny price I have up there is low. I can't find a big block tranny in good condition locally for under $500

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Call me a liar if you wish but I just did the swap not 2 months ago so I know what I'm talking about. I actually think a /6 to V8 swap would be more costly since you definiately have to change front brakes and rear axle. Many SB cars came with front disk brakes and some even came with 8 3/4" axles from the factory which would save some coin when going from SB to BB.

Fresh 360 engine $1000
Rebuilt 727 w/ Cheetah valve body $800
727 Torque convertor (3500 stall) $500
Schumacher conversion mounts $200
A-body 8 3/4 axle with pig $500
All new brakes for axle $120
Used driveshaft from friend $50
New u-joints for driveshaft $20
Rebuilt distributor for 360 $60
Exhaust manifolds from friend $40
Full exhaust $840
A-body chrome exhaust tips $40 (a deal!)
Radiator $300
Rad and heater hoses $40
Spark plugs/wires $40
Aux. tranny cooler $75
Fuel pump $30
Power steering pump pressure line $10 (used)
Edelbrock Performer carb $300
Edelbrock carb linkage adapter $20
Mopar Performance throttle cable for V8 $30
Dual snorkel air cleaner assembly $40 (another deal!)
5 bladed clutch fan $40 (from friend)

Total so far - $5095 and I haven't included cost of fluids, hardware or my labour.

If I had to do it again (or give advice to anyone), I'd start with a 318 car anyday. The parts required to convert a /6 car are many and are getting hard to find. Just finding a pulley set for the 360 was a pain as the junkyards in this area have nothing older than 1990 anymore so all of the small blocks in them have massive engine accessory brackets and multi-groove pulleys. It's tough to find single or dual groove pulleys without buying new and paying through the nose.

So believe what you want, converting any car to a different drivetrain is the short road to bankruptcy these days, small block or big block.