572 into a '64 Impala

[Paulthebrit1978]

What are the problems i need to be aware of putting a 572 engine in to a '64 impala.....HELP!!!!!!! Any recommendations on what tranmission to use?????????

[chevyfireball]

If this is a street car I'd be using a TH400. TH350 is too weak.
If its a tall deck block with high rise manifold you're going to have some probs with the hood. In my 69 Camaro I had probs with the rocker cover hitting the brake booster. Chopped a piece out of the rocker and it was all good.
Highly recommend an electric water pump. CSR's are good.
Could be probs with the distributor and firewall too.

[FullTimeRacing]

frame twisting!

[ARUSSELL]

Headers can be an issue

[Paulthebrit1978]

i am looking to keep the whole engine under the hood if possible....but thanks for the heads up on the water pump. Is there anything i can do to reduce the chance of the frame twisting?

the headers can be a problem???, what kind of problems am i looking at just the fact that they wont fit from stock parts???

[Paulthebrit1978]

one more thing what transmission is best for this engine....i am not looking to put it done the 1/4 mile but something that is pretty bullit proof

[FullTimeRacing]

you can make plates to weld to the frame to help it from twisting.( there was a show on hotrod tv on how to do it),but a roll cage attach to the frame would be best.

the X frame is just not strong.

[fishmanjoe]

HEY PAUL,the first thing I did to my el camino when I put the 572 in it ,was relace all the springs and shocks.Ireplaced the rear lower control arms with a pair of boxed arms.I changed my stock 12bolt posi unit to an eaton posi.Lastly,I replaced the stock th400 with a heavy tci tranny.Believe when you change over to a 572,you will be amazed with the torque the engine puts out.Goodluck with the changeover!FISHMANJOE

[cepx111]

one more thing what transmission is best for this engine....i am not looking to put it done the 1/4 mile but something that is pretty bullit proof

I'd go with Powerglide 1st, - T400 2nd.

T/S, TCI, BTE, ABUZI RACING, all make some excellent units for around 1K .

Cp

[Tod74]

The Police.

[Paulthebrit1978]

Thanks guys thats awesome advice i am getting right on it and sourcing the parts

:D

[zipper06]

I don't know if the upper control arms on the rearend are the same setup as a 1965 Impala, but if they are you will need to add a heavy plate on the inside of the floor pan. Many years ago i had a friend with a mild b/blk and it kept tearing the mounts loose right out of the floor pan, we wound up having to weld in a 1/4" thick plate all the way across the mounting area.

Zip.