Which A-bodies do big blocks fit best in?
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YEAH, MAN!!!!
'67-up has a larger engine compartment than the early A's. The lowdeck is easier to install but still a royal PITA, true.
But it's worth it when you hit the pedal. I wouldn't trade my 451 for anything unless it was for a 470 or a 499
Good point. You can fit a serious tire in the back of a Duster/Dart Sport without even moving the springs in.
Even better if you move them in.
Mr. Sinister
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Do the Duster….leave the Nova…
No, it counts and the smarter way to start unless you need an aftermarket block for big power.That cheatin.
Baby big blocks don't count.
That's a Chevy duster.... jeez lol
With the grace from above, a torch, a welding rig, a large hammer and a lot of patience, you can put a BBM in just about anything. Oh, and a lot of disposable income. LOL
I'm poor lol, just willing to maker happen.
The grace from above I'll gladly take.
migsBIG
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So is there a size difference in engine compartments of 1967-1972 and 1973-1976 A-bodies? Still wondering if there are an benefits of using either car, even if it's just an inch difference in room.
Mr. Sinister
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‘67-‘76 A body engine bays are all the same size, the center link, idler, and pitman arms varied over model years and sometimes causes clearance issues. ‘63-‘66 engine bays are smaller and ‘60-‘62 engine bays even smaller (marginal)
I hope this helps.
Motor mounts are also their own along the years ‘73 was the last change until A bodies were discontinued.
67-76 engine compartments all the same. Just pick a car you like. The later the car 73+ the heavier they get.
migsBIG
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Thanks for the info. Also, didn't know 1973+ was heavier. wonder wat was added for the weight increase?
abodyjoe
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big goofy bumpers for one.
Government safety mandates
Answer to OP question: Chevy A body.
Mr. Sinister
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My ‘74 Dart Sport tips the scales about 3120 with me in it, all steel and glass hood is the only fiberglass.
Well that goes against what I stated lol.
That's light.
Also to the op aluminum parts on a big block will be lighter than a small block with an aluminum intake.
The premium comes in on parts like nice fitting headers and other stuff.
The premium comes in on parts like nice fitting headers and other stuff.
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Agree 100% Well worth it! The headers are a pain for sure(I use CPPA,very similar to the TTIs out there now.) My little 470" will put a big smile on your face for sure. A little bit of chassis work(sway bars,frame connectors) and they handle/drive just fine.'67-up has a larger engine compartment than the early A's. The lowdeck is easier to install but still a royal PITA, true.
But it's worth it when you hit the pedal. I wouldn't trade my 451 for anything unless it was for a 470 or a 499
demondaddy
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With all the difficulties of installing a BB in an A body, the distributor is in the front. All worth it to me. Tired of laying across the fender or carb trying to tweak or work the distributor. I love it up front.
DrCharles
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And don't forget being able to R&R the intake manifold without draining the coolant ;)
migsBIG
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It's coming home next week. After selling the nova I got with it, it’s pretty much free. After the coronet and Trailduster are gone, I may build it with my mad max dodge charger project. Just have to vacuum out 15lbs of rodent poo to make it usable though.
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Fast ones.
famous bob
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440 stroker with raised port heads = a ***** , but kick a$$ !!That's cheatin.
Baby big blocks don't count.
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