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Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:36 PM

I put a new cam, lifters, intake, and carb on the 396 and the bottom end couldn't hang with the new-found power...

Crazy thing is that it still ran with the piston like that!

I know, I know... don't bolt nice parts on a tired bottom end...

So I built the 476 from a freshly machined block (454 +0.100" bore). Bought the assembled shortblock and heads, and slapped it together with the existing bolt-ons. I had to buy another new cam and lifter set though bc the comp lost a lobe in the process.

It's very healthy but I have yet to really get on it because it's still breaking in. After I change the oil this weekend and get some dry roads we'll see what she's got...

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:38 PM

Here's what the engine bay used to look like

and you can see the destroyed piston prior to removal here

kenm78 · 01-20-2007, 07:38 PM

Ouch Im glad my wasn't that bad

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:41 PM

out with the pig... (she made quite a mess mess)

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:44 PM

Painting the new block

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Heads on

it had studs for a windage tray so I had to get one... (note the small block mounts I used thanks to a FAQ from this board)

odog · 12-17-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by redhead69

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Heads on

it had studs for a windage tray so I had to get one... (note the small block mounts I used thanks to a FAQ from this board)

Sweet. Looks like a nice clean job. Wish mine was that nice. Talk to me about the small block mounts. I am putting a 396 into my 67 4X4. The mounts on my 327 have a single stud that mounts to the crossmember, not clamshell type, will they work w/ the 396? Also what clearence issues is any did you have. Thanks

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dan468

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I removed the wire guide on the firewall and re-routed the wires to clean things up. I also took this opportunity to finally run the proper 12 AWG wire to the HEI.

what if you don't run this wire? What are the draw backs? What is AWG?

Thanks
dan

American Wire Gauge I ran without it for a while (with stock wire), but the HEI draws more current and should have a bigger wire accordingly. The drawbacks are that you can burn up the stock wire and/or the coil with undergauged wire.

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Originally Posted by odog

Sweet. Looks like a nice clean job. Wish mine was that nice. Talk to me about the small block mounts. I am putting a 396 into my 67 4X4. The mounts on my 327 have a single stud that mounts to the crossmember, not clamshell type, will they work w/ the 396? Also what clearence issues is any did you have. Thanks

No clearance issues. I suppose you could have exhaust fitment issues if you went from normal BBC mounts to this set-up. I didn't because I re-did the exhaust when I put this motor in.

Check out the FAQ by Tx Firefighter

odog · 12-17-2007, 01:07 PM

Thanks, I was looking for the thread on that, helps a lot.

redhead69 · 01-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:51 PM

etching primer after hours of cleaning

Painted (the inner fenders can be done later)

redhead69 · 01-20-2007, 07:52 PM

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:56 PM

New combo goin in with the help of some expensive labor (476/TH400):

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 07:59 PM

I removed the wire guide on the firewall and re-routed the wires to clean things up. I also took this oppertunity to finally run the proper 12 AWG wire to the HEI.

dan468 · 12-17-2007, 10:08 AM

[QUOTE=Frizzle Fry;1995184]I removed the wire guide on the firewall and re-routed the wires to clean things up. I also took this oppertunity to finally run the proper 12 AWG wire to the HEI.[QUOTE]

what if you don't run this wire? What are the draw backs? What is AWG?

Thanks
dan

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 08:01 PM

few more parts...

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 08:04 PM

When I fired it up for the first time I had a heater core leak! So I figured it was a better time than any to replace it. What a pain that is! While it was out I had no choice but to paint the heater box... You can see the Accel billet HEI, painted brake booster, and new/painted MC here too:

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 08:13 PM

Here's all the specs and some final shots for now:
* 476 (454 + 0.100 for 4.35)
* Heads: 336781 oval, 118cc chamber, 256/114cc port
* Pistons: Speedpro -10.5cc dome with above heads makes 9.5/1
* Intake: Edelbrock Airgap
* Carb: Edelbrock 1411 750cfm
* Headers: 1 3/4" primary 3" collector full length neck down to 2.5" post collectors through dual flowmaster 40 series. No H or X yet.
* Cam: Lunati Voodoo Here's the link to my cam specs: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
* Accel HEI with "supercoil"

and I have full roller rockers to go in when I have the time (they were delayed in shipping so they didn't make the build)

*Billla* · 01-24-2007, 02:02 AM

Man, what an AWESOME thread! Cool, if sad, broken parts pictures, great build, great to see the kids out with the truck and one swee engine.

You ge rep points from me, dude

JAKES 68GMC · 01-20-2007, 08:26 PM

Wicked! That Burb is gonna be a true sleeper!

65-72 chevytoys · 01-20-2007, 08:52 PM

That is awesome, thanks for all the pics and details! Quick question did you disassemble the A arms and steering linkages and what did you use to paint the frame? Did you sandblast it or just degrease and paint over rust?

Frizzle Fry · 01-20-2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks. I cleaned it with carb cleaner and a wire-wheel/brush down to bare metal for the most part. I painted just the area you see in the pics. No rust though. The 1/2" of oily muck must have been good protection.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-20-2007, 10:00 PM

Looking great - sounds like a stout engine! I haven't read your 61 Stepside build thread in a while so I'm gonna jump over there - if any of you haven't checked out that thread - you really need to!

Bob Moore · 01-20-2007, 10:09 PM

Great job. What brand/part # are the headers?

TIA - Bob

72cheyennesuper20 · 01-20-2007, 10:15 PM

Looks like a clean install (should get it also), Digging the polished s200's on Burb

01-20-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	476 Install Pictures I put a new cam, lifters, intake, and carb on the 396 and the bottom end couldn't hang with the new-found power... Crazy thing is that it still ran with the piston like that! I know, I know... don't bolt nice parts on a tired bottom end... So I built the 476 from a freshly machined block (454 +0.100" bore). Bought the assembled shortblock and heads, and slapped it together with the existing bolt-ons. I had to buy another new cam and lifter set though bc the comp lost a lobe in the process. It's very healthy but I have yet to really get on it because it's still breaking in. After I change the oil this weekend and get some dry roads we'll see what she's got...

01-20-2007, 07:38 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures Here's what the engine bay used to look like and you can see the destroyed piston prior to removal here

01-20-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: 476 Install Pictures Ouch Im glad my wasn't that bad __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-20-2007, 07:41 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures out with the pig... (she made quite a mess mess)

01-20-2007, 07:44 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures Painting the new block

01-20-2007, 07:48 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures Heads on it had studs for a windage tray so I had to get one... (note the small block mounts I used thanks to a FAQ from this board)

12-17-2007, 01:07 PM	#9
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 476 Install Pictures Thanks, I was looking for the thread on that, helps a lot. __________________ 1969 4x4 Nothing beats a good rock drill and some dynamite

01-20-2007, 07:48 PM	#10
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 476 Install Pictures __________________ Currently truckless

01-20-2007, 07:51 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures etching primer after hours of cleaning Painted (the inner fenders can be done later)

01-20-2007, 07:52 PM	#12
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 476 Install Pictures __________________ Currently truckless

01-20-2007, 07:56 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures New combo goin in with the help of some expensive labor (476/TH400):

01-20-2007, 07:59 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures I removed the wire guide on the firewall and re-routed the wires to clean things up. I also took this oppertunity to finally run the proper 12 AWG wire to the HEI. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-22-2007 at 01:57 AM.

12-17-2007, 10:08 AM	#15
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: 476 Install Pictures [QUOTE=Frizzle Fry;1995184]I removed the wire guide on the firewall and re-routed the wires to clean things up. I also took this oppertunity to finally run the proper 12 AWG wire to the HEI.[QUOTE] what if you don't run this wire? What are the draw backs? What is AWG? Thanks dan __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699 Last edited by dan468; 12-17-2007 at 10:08 AM.

01-20-2007, 08:01 PM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures few more parts...

01-20-2007, 08:04 PM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures When I fired it up for the first time I had a heater core leak! So I figured it was a better time than any to replace it. What a pain that is! While it was out I had no choice but to paint the heater box... You can see the Accel billet HEI, painted brake booster, and new/painted MC here too: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-22-2007 at 02:00 AM.



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01-20-2007, 08:13 PM	#18
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures Here's all the specs and some final shots for now: * 476 (454 + 0.100 for 4.35) * Heads: 336781 oval, 118cc chamber, 256/114cc port * Pistons: Speedpro -10.5cc dome with above heads makes 9.5/1 * Intake: Edelbrock Airgap * Carb: Edelbrock 1411 750cfm * Headers: 1 3/4" primary 3" collector full length neck down to 2.5" post collectors through dual flowmaster 40 series. No H or X yet. * Cam: Lunati Voodoo Here's the link to my cam specs: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku * Accel HEI with "supercoil" and I have full roller rockers to go in when I have the time (they were delayed in shipping so they didn't make the build) Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-21-2007 at 12:36 PM.

01-24-2007, 02:02 AM	#19
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: 476 Install Pictures Man, what an AWESOME thread! Cool, if sad, broken parts pictures, great build, great to see the kids out with the truck and one swee engine. You ge rep points from me, dude

01-20-2007, 08:26 PM	#20
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: 476 Install Pictures Wicked! That Burb is gonna be a true sleeper!

01-20-2007, 08:52 PM	#21
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: 476 Install Pictures That is awesome, thanks for all the pics and details! Quick question did you disassemble the A arms and steering linkages and what did you use to paint the frame? Did you sandblast it or just degrease and paint over rust? __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

01-20-2007, 09:41 PM	#22
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 476 Install Pictures Thanks. I cleaned it with carb cleaner and a wire-wheel/brush down to bare metal for the most part. I painted just the area you see in the pics. No rust though. The 1/2" of oily muck must have been good protection.

01-20-2007, 10:00 PM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 476 Install Pictures Looking great - sounds like a stout engine! I haven't read your 61 Stepside build thread in a while so I'm gonna jump over there - if any of you haven't checked out that thread - you really need to! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-20-2007, 10:09 PM	#24
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: 476 Install Pictures Great job. What brand/part # are the headers? TIA - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

01-20-2007, 10:15 PM	#25
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: 476 Install Pictures Looks like a clean install (should get it also), Digging the polished s200's on Burb

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