Anybody have a BB in a 60-66? I would like to see how yours fit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochran63 · 01-24-2005, 09:40 PM

LIke the title says, how does your big block fit in your 60-66?

zenish · 01-24-2005, 10:26 PM

yes,but not chevy.

cochran63 · 01-24-2005, 10:29 PM

lets see it anyway

ozzyracing · 05-11-2005, 12:21 AM

I have a 454 BB, do you still want pics?

carryallnut · 05-12-2005, 12:55 PM

Hi put a 2-454 BB into 1966 Chev Suburban's. The first one I had to massage the drivers side firewall (which I did not like to do). The second one I moved the entire drivetrain up 2.25", so my firewall looks perfect. The body is at a shop getting redone, so at the moment All I have is a frame with the running gear. Not much to look at for pictures.

rcurrier44 · 05-12-2005, 02:52 PM

Here is a 348 w-block that I have in mine. Its almost the size of a 454. I had to do the same thing to the drivers side firewall and shave a little (needed to be 1/2" wider) off the passenger frame rail for the exhaust manifold to get her in. This was using the factory tranny mount.

toroflow · 05-12-2005, 03:53 PM

I got a 454 in my '60 GMC Sub 4x4....the passenger side frame rail had to be clearanced slightly for the exhaust manifold, and on the driver's side valve cover, I used a Corvette BB valve cover to allow fitment without cutting the firewall. The Vette valve cover has a large angle in it at the back end to allow for clearance in a Vette.

**tkeduk8r** · 05-12-2005, 03:53 PM

how do you like that 348 in there... ive toyed with that idea for my 63, wanted to try a 348/4sp combo.... any opinions???
--Mike

rcurrier44 · 05-13-2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

how do you like that 348 in there... ive toyed with that idea for my 63, wanted to try a 348/4sp combo.... any opinions???
--Mike

Thats what I'm running 348/420. The 348 has great torque. This one is rated at 250hp and 355lbf factory. It gets about the same gas milage with the holley as my 350 truck gets with a q-jet. The 420 is a little noisy and doesn't have an overdrive but is one of the best/strongest 4 speed trannys out there.

If you can find one cheep then great... But they are alot more spendy then a 350. I lucked out and got this one for a case of beer. I have 160$ into the whole truck and am using it as a DD right now

Iron-Butt · 05-13-2005, 06:12 PM

I am going to be putting a 454 in my 65 in a couple of weeks.

cochran63 · 05-14-2005, 08:10 AM

I had the same problems as you guys did. I had to move the enginve forward about 2.5 inches and take the spacer that was between the radiator and core support out so my fan would clear the radiator.

01-24-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Anybody have a BB in a 60-66? I would like to see how yours fit LIke the title says, how does your big block fit in your 60-66? __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

01-24-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	yes,but not chevy. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

01-24-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	lets see it anyway __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

05-12-2005, 12:55 PM	#5
carryallnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 24	BBC in a Chevy Hi put a 2-454 BB into 1966 Chev Suburban's. The first one I had to massage the drivers side firewall (which I did not like to do). The second one I moved the entire drivetrain up 2.25", so my firewall looks perfect. The body is at a shop getting redone, so at the moment All I have is a frame with the running gear. Not much to look at for pictures.

05-12-2005, 03:53 PM	#8
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	how do you like that 348 in there... ive toyed with that idea for my 63, wanted to try a 348/4sp combo.... any opinions??? --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

05-11-2005, 12:21 AM	#4
ozzyracing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 260	I have a 454 BB, do you still want pics?

05-12-2005, 02:52 PM	#6
rcurrier44 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 15	Here is a 348 w-block that I have in mine. Its almost the size of a 454. I had to do the same thing to the drivers side firewall and shave a little (needed to be 1/2" wider) off the passenger frame rail for the exhaust manifold to get her in. This was using the factory tranny mount.

05-12-2005, 03:53 PM	#7
toroflow Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 103	I got a 454 in my '60 GMC Sub 4x4....the passenger side frame rail had to be clearanced slightly for the exhaust manifold, and on the driver's side valve cover, I used a Corvette BB valve cover to allow fitment without cutting the firewall. The Vette valve cover has a large angle in it at the back end to allow for clearance in a Vette.

05-13-2005, 06:12 PM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	I am going to be putting a 454 in my 65 in a couple of weeks. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-14-2005, 08:10 AM	#11
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I had the same problems as you guys did. I had to move the enginve forward about 2.5 inches and take the spacer that was between the radiator and core support out so my fan would clear the radiator. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.



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