I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-23-2016, 09:02 PM

So I finally realized that BBC and SBC clam shells are different. Replaced the worn out rubber mounts with energy suspension inserts and used the 1/2 inch taller small block clam shells. This raised the engine enough that the 2455's fit like a glove. I had to clearance the flange for the taller head bolts, and I had to clearance the left side clam shell. Other than that they slid right in. The fit is close in some places, but still plenty of clearance. Here are some pictures of multiple angles.

Mike

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-23-2016, 09:04 PM

Here are some pictures of some close areas.

Mike

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-23-2016, 09:07 PM

Sorry for the blurry pictures. I was trying to hold a light and take the picture. Hard to get a good picture under a dark truck. I know the tube looks close to that heat shield under the passenger floor board, but there is over a 3/8 inch of clearance.

Mike

Jake Wade · 07-23-2016, 09:51 PM

They tuck up high also!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-23-2016, 10:25 PM

Yep. They are only 3/4 to 1 inch below the frame.

Mike

KQQL IT · 07-23-2016, 10:53 PM

So many variables with mounts buckets, glad they turned out

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-24-2016, 07:13 AM

Thanks, me too. I was getting pretty frustrated trying to figure out what I was going to do for exhaust.

Mike

cadillac_al · 07-24-2016, 09:56 AM

So you need small block clam shells to make a big block fit correctly? That makes a big block swap a little easier.

07-23-2016, 09:02 PM	#1
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics So I finally realized that BBC and SBC clam shells are different. Replaced the worn out rubber mounts with energy suspension inserts and used the 1/2 inch taller small block clam shells. This raised the engine enough that the 2455's fit like a glove. I had to clearance the flange for the taller head bolts, and I had to clearance the left side clam shell. Other than that they slid right in. The fit is close in some places, but still plenty of clearance. Here are some pictures of multiple angles. Mike Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-23-2016, 09:04 PM	#2
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics Here are some pictures of some close areas. Mike Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-23-2016, 09:07 PM	#3
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics Sorry for the blurry pictures. I was trying to hold a light and take the picture. Hard to get a good picture under a dark truck. I know the tube looks close to that heat shield under the passenger floor board, but there is over a 3/8 inch of clearance. Mike Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-23-2016, 09:51 PM	#4
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics They tuck up high also!

07-23-2016, 10:25 PM	#5
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics Yep. They are only 3/4 to 1 inch below the frame. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-23-2016, 10:53 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics So many variables with mounts buckets, glad they turned out __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-24-2016, 07:13 AM	#7
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics Thanks, me too. I was getting pretty frustrated trying to figure out what I was going to do for exhaust. Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

07-24-2016, 09:56 AM	#8
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: I stand corrected...Hooker 2455's do fit square bodies. Pics So you need small block clam shells to make a big block fit correctly? That makes a big block swap a little easier. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.