Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*jojotonka* · 03-19-2007, 09:26 PM

Well fella's it's finally warm enough in Michigan to start playin' again. I got my 72 Jimmy outta the pole barn last weekend and yanked out the 350. Gettin ready to squeeze in a built 454 BBC this weekend. Recipe says should be snortin' 500 hp. Time will tell...

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Those are Hedman block huggers 2" primary
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Used a Milodon oil pan, 1" clearance of stock cross member--definate bonus
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Chevyman63 · 03-19-2007, 09:57 PM

Sweeet!!
Bring it by when you get it running.

1lowdiesel · 03-19-2007, 11:45 PM

nice!!

vtblazer · 03-20-2007, 06:16 AM

Sounds crazy but seeing that uber clean firewall just screams
NICE JIMMY!!

You've done your home work on the big block install, congrats.
Looks like it going to fit really well, keep the pics coming.

RustyParts · 03-20-2007, 10:00 AM

Those tall valve covers may pose a problem for you without a body lift , I had to use shorter covers on mine. Sure is a nice looking Jimmy.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-20-2007, 10:03 AM

Lookin good - keep us posted and take lots of pics!

Critter · 03-20-2007, 10:51 AM

I love the headers! I always pictured something similar for myself it I ever purchase a rat motor.

Burt4x4 · 03-20-2007, 11:26 AM

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAABBC!

hahahah I too said WOW nice firewall..errr Jimmy hahhaa

That is a clean lookin rig! You will love BBC POWER

*jojotonka* · 03-20-2007, 01:20 PM

Thanks for all the props fellas!!! I tried to do my homework before this all started. The Milodon oil pan was a life saver. I didn't want to have to move everything forward like RustyParts had too. Hey Critter, those headers are Hedman # 68516 Tight Tubes through Summit, They should clear the frame rail on the drivers side where others have had problems.
As far as firewall clearance, weeeelllllll I might touch on the pass. side. To close to tell with out test fitting first. I think the crankcase breather will have to go. I hate to beat-up my firewall, but I think that's gonna happen before I move tranny and motor forward, or even before I scrap my pretty valve covers. haha

Gotta fly, I'll post some new pics this weekend. I HOPE.
Joe

Southedisto · 03-20-2007, 02:18 PM

SWEET Jimmy! Hope to see the progress pics.

Burt4x4 · 03-20-2007, 02:24 PM

Hey Joe ~ Just a FYI, I had to Bang Bang on my driver's side firewall more than the pass side. The spot I had to dent in was just to the left of the clutchrod hole on the firewall. The pass side was just a little dent. Oh I do have a 3"bodylift too so...
Anyway good luck and keep us posted

Chevyman63 · 03-23-2007, 09:16 PM

Hey Joe, how's the install going?

jkade · 03-24-2007, 08:25 AM

Mine didn't hit the firewall but it hit the booster. It is a 2wd but I guess this would be the same.

*jojotonka* · 03-24-2007, 09:31 AM

Well, I got it in there!!! It was definately ALOT tighter than I figured. RustyParts was right!! My valve covers were a pan in the butt. I took my original firewall and beat the livin S#%T out of it. Now I have to hook everything back up and wire in a electric fuel pump. Hope to have it runnin in a week or so. I'll try to get some pics soon.

jhow66 · 03-24-2007, 10:10 AM

My son (orangeuavol) and I used the small block stands and mounts on his BB Blazer. With the covers we used we cut holes in the firewall and boxed them in. Did not interfer with anything on inside. Used stock exhaust manifolds which cleared stands and frame. HEI would not clear firewall so we took a point dist. and added a Pertonix system and a MSD cap that takes HEI style wires. Valve cover cleared booster easy.

*jojotonka* · 03-24-2007, 07:36 PM

Wow!! JHow your sons blazer looks really nice!! I did everything about the same, but i used Edelbrock tall covers. These are causing my nightmare to begin, I used smallblock mounts and crossmember, Milodon oil pan plenty of room. I have a MSD Billet dist. fits close. I have Hedman block huggers, needed a little shave here and there. I haven't put the brake booster back on yet, looks like it could be a problem. Thanks for the input, I can use any advice, I'm definately NOT a master mechanic.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-24-2007, 07:57 PM

jhow66 · 03-24-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojotonka

Wow!! JHow your sons blazer looks really nice!! I did everything about the same, but i used Edelbrock tall covers. These are causing my nightmare to begin, I used smallblock mounts and crossmember, Milodon oil pan plenty of room. I have a MSD Billet dist. fits close. I have Hedman block huggers, needed a little shave here and there. I haven't put the brake booster back on yet, looks like it could be a problem. Thanks for the input, I can use any advice, I'm definately NOT a master mechanic.

Thanks. Need any help feel free to ask.

03-19-2007, 09:26 PM	#1
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Well fella's it's finally warm enough in Michigan to start playin' again. I got my 72 Jimmy outta the pole barn last weekend and yanked out the 350. Gettin ready to squeeze in a built 454 BBC this weekend. Recipe says should be snortin' 500 hp. Time will tell... Those are Hedman block huggers 2" primary Used a Milodon oil pan, 1" clearance of stock cross member--definate bonus

03-19-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Sweeet!! Bring it by when you get it running. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-19-2007, 11:45 PM	#3
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) nice!! __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-20-2007, 06:16 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Sounds crazy but seeing that uber clean firewall just screams NICE JIMMY!! You've done your home work on the big block install, congrats. Looks like it going to fit really well, keep the pics coming. Last edited by vtblazer; 03-20-2007 at 06:17 AM.

03-20-2007, 10:00 AM	#5
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Those tall valve covers may pose a problem for you without a body lift , I had to use shorter covers on mine. Sure is a nice looking Jimmy. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

03-20-2007, 10:03 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Lookin good - keep us posted and take lots of pics! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-20-2007, 10:51 AM	#7
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) I love the headers! I always pictured something similar for myself it I ever purchase a rat motor. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

03-20-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAABBC! hahahah I too said WOW nice firewall..errr Jimmy hahhaa That is a clean lookin rig! You will love BBC POWER __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-20-2007, 01:20 PM	#9
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Thanks for all the props fellas!!! I tried to do my homework before this all started. The Milodon oil pan was a life saver. I didn't want to have to move everything forward like RustyParts had too. Hey Critter, those headers are Hedman # 68516 Tight Tubes through Summit, They should clear the frame rail on the drivers side where others have had problems. As far as firewall clearance, weeeelllllll I might touch on the pass. side. To close to tell with out test fitting first. I think the crankcase breather will have to go. I hate to beat-up my firewall, but I think that's gonna happen before I move tranny and motor forward, or even before I scrap my pretty valve covers. haha Gotta fly, I'll post some new pics this weekend. I HOPE. Joe

03-20-2007, 02:18 PM	#10
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) SWEET Jimmy! Hope to see the progress pics. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

03-20-2007, 02:24 PM	#11
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Hey Joe ~ Just a FYI, I had to Bang Bang on my driver's side firewall more than the pass side. The spot I had to dent in was just to the left of the clutchrod hole on the firewall. The pass side was just a little dent. Oh I do have a 3"bodylift too so... Anyway good luck and keep us posted __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-23-2007, 09:16 PM	#12
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Hey Joe, how's the install going? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

03-24-2007, 08:25 AM	#13
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Mine didn't hit the firewall but it hit the booster. It is a 2wd but I guess this would be the same.

03-24-2007, 09:31 AM	#14
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Well, I got it in there!!! It was definately ALOT tighter than I figured. RustyParts was right!! My valve covers were a pan in the butt. I took my original firewall and beat the livin S#%T out of it. Now I have to hook everything back up and wire in a electric fuel pump. Hope to have it runnin in a week or so. I'll try to get some pics soon.

03-24-2007, 10:10 AM	#15
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) My son (orangeuavol) and I used the small block stands and mounts on his BB Blazer. With the covers we used we cut holes in the firewall and boxed them in. Did not interfer with anything on inside. Used stock exhaust manifolds which cleared stands and frame. HEI would not clear firewall so we took a point dist. and added a Pertonix system and a MSD cap that takes HEI style wires. Valve cover cleared booster easy. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer



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03-24-2007, 07:36 PM	#16
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: Finally, going to 454 BBC!!!!!!! (pics) Wow!! JHow your sons blazer looks really nice!! I did everything about the same, but i used Edelbrock tall covers. These are causing my nightmare to begin, I used smallblock mounts and crossmember, Milodon oil pan plenty of room. I have a MSD Billet dist. fits close. I have Hedman block huggers, needed a little shave here and there. I haven't put the brake booster back on yet, looks like it could be a problem. Thanks for the input, I can use any advice, I'm definately NOT a master mechanic.

03-24-2007, 07:57 PM	#17
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