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Old 10-08-2011, 04:42 PM   #51
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Re: Whats under your hood?

That's slick lookin!
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Old 10-08-2011, 04:44 PM   #52
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thats my favorite engine on our site. its just so cool
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:14 PM   #53
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Did you have to cut up the engine bay to fit the BB?
Yes, as stated the firewall had to be notched. Otherwise it fits like a glove. I didn't do the install, but as far as I can tell that was all that was needed. Thanks!
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:17 PM   #54
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I've been drooling over 401 Nailheads all day...I think I opened up a can of worms here
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:22 PM   #55
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Re: Whats under your hood?

go with a nail head man! them suckers are good lookin! thing that kinda sucks with that is not only are parts for the motor hard to find but you would also have to find a specific trans too right?
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:26 PM   #56
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You ain't kiddin' man that stuff isn't exactly plentiful. I think that a GM trans with the unibolt pattern would work right? Otherwise surely an adapter is available.....

I already have a 700R4 for the truck......
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:40 PM   #57
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from what ive read so far the universal bellhousing wont work. something about the way the torque converter bolts up on the nail head. gonna need an adaptor.
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:44 PM   #58
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well one thing is for sure.....the rig wont be cheap haha
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:51 PM   #59
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lol. isnt that the way it goes tho! im doin a "cheap" t-5 swap. seems like the end is nowhere in sight!
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Old 10-08-2011, 06:13 PM   #60
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heres a couple pics of that adaptor.



its from EELCO
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Old 10-08-2011, 06:44 PM   #61
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If I wasn't planning on using my truck as a daily driver I would have used my spare 1957 Chrysler 392 Hemi!!
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Old 10-08-2011, 08:25 PM   #62
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Did you have to cut up the engine bay to fit the BB?
No. There are a few different ways of doing a BBC but one doesn't have to cut to fit it in there. Here's my 'burb......
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Old 10-08-2011, 09:01 PM   #63
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If I wasn't planning on using my truck as a daily driver I would have used my spare 1957 Chrysler 392 Hemi!!
i love how its just your "spare" 392 blown dual carb hemi. lol. HELL OF A SPARE!
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Old 10-08-2011, 09:11 PM   #64
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a straight 8 would be pretty cool!
Maybe like this one?
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Old 10-08-2011, 09:13 PM   #65
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THAT IS CRAZY SICK! id love to hear that sucker light off. way to cool. probably chuck norris' car... maybe mr T's
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Old 10-09-2011, 10:34 AM   #66
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That Straight 8 is awesome!
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if you put one in your truck...... zoomies. straight up. with the tractor flaps.
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Old 10-09-2011, 10:44 AM   #68
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Old 10-09-2011, 12:00 PM   #69
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My little bitty inline 6.

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Old 10-09-2011, 06:45 PM   #70
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Believe it or not fellas, parts aren't that too hard to find for the nailheads. I have a 401 I'm putting in my 64 gmc. It came from a 66 wildcat. The numbers stamped on the block say its the 340hp/455ft lbs engine. Come to find out there are several parts houses that still carry parts for them. I'm not just talking gaskets and plug wires, but pistons, valves, cams, and many other major internal parts. The only issue I've had so far is the transmission adapter. Yes you will need one, yes they are out there, and yes they are expensive. Transmissionadapters.com carries one for around $650. I can't remember the exact amount. None the less, I've got it at the machine shop right now. Should have a long block back by Wednesday! You will definately turn head with a naiklhead, go for it! I did! Ill post a pic of mine soon. Cell won't let me do it. By the way, I paid $350 for mine, not running, but complete and not frozen.
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Old 10-09-2011, 08:18 PM   #71
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Thanks for the input! Sounds like they are proud of that adapter.
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Heres mine. Factory 340 HP, 455ft lbs of torque with 10.5:1 comp! Like I said above, I got mine for $350 on craigslist. I used http://www.searchtempest.com/ to find it. Searches multiple craigs pages at once. Anyhow, they are out there, and parts arent that scarce. Speedway sells new pistons, rings, bearings, valves, and oil pump rebuild kits. They even have a whole aftermarket distributor as well. Autozone carries rings, timing chains, and other internals. Good luck with your search. Here is a link for the trans adapter.http://www.transmissionadapters.com/53-66_nailhead.htm
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Old 10-10-2011, 08:22 PM   #73
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i love how its just your "spare" 392 blown dual carb hemi. lol. HELL OF A SPARE!
It really is a SPARE, just like the 454 sitting beside it
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Old 10-10-2011, 09:06 PM   #74
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Don't forget about the Chevys little Ole' Puney Small Block 283....

On Steroids...........Teehee......
I gotta upload an update on my dads car.
I told him the other day at the car show I was gonna get a Thumpr™ Cam for my engine.
He shook his head and said you aint gonna take that dang engine apart again. If ya gonna do that just get another motor.
That's a dag gum good engine for you to tear it back apart. Plus you would have to build the engine again around that cam! Just go on boy....
If ya wouldn't spent all your money on them stupid mustangs and girls all them years you would have a Thumpin' engine....
Don't let the Ole' grey hairs fool ya boy! Now go get my Trophy. They called my name!
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front wheel drive northstar. that confuses people when you tell them that is your powerplant but its plenty strong and a dependable daily driver as well. i got a friend who has one in a 51 two door chevy and its awesome
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