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07-27-2009, 06:23 PM

#21

OneBadGMC

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Bone stock with a fresh rebuild.

07-29-2009, 01:37 AM

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WOW i'M GLAD TO HEAR THAT ! WILL MY 3200 STREET FIGHTER CONVERTER HOLD UP TO IT??

07-29-2009, 04:52 AM

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mopar1962

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engine

Save ya some time,I got an alcohol injected 489.727hp at wheels ill sell ya for $6000,throw in a built glide with a 5500 converter to boot, should get ya into 9s

07-29-2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by whitey70ss

WOW i'M GLAD TO HEAR THAT ! WILL MY 3200 STREET FIGHTER CONVERTER HOLD UP TO IT??

I destroyed one of those with a small block. It sounded like it had gravel in it when I took it out. Maybe just bad luck cause the motor was nothing...11 to 1 406 with a hyd cam. I did abuse it though...powerbraking etc

07-29-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by whitey70ss

I have a good 454 block with a good steel crank and rods needs bored the shop says .60 will clean it up. how much $$$ do I need to build a high ten second engine? the car will be a 81 malibu all suspesion work is done. is it possible with only 468 cubes?? the engine shop wants to stroke it to 496 and put a roller cam in it with RHS heads the bill will be 8000.00 for a long block, thats a bit out of my price range right now. he said he can cut costs by not stroking it and using a hyd. camshaft. just wanted to see what you more experienced guys think.

8000 DOLLARS IN A BBC I WOULD HOPE TO BE GOING IN THE 9'S.I GOT ALITTLE OVER 4000 IN MY SBC IN A 86 SS MONTE CARLO AND IT IS GOING 10.40'S AND THAT IS ALL MOTOR.

07-29-2009, 07:27 AM

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WOW i'M GLAD TO HEAR THAT ! WILL MY 3200 STREET FIGHTER CONVERTER HOLD UP TO IT??

Not a chance in hell.

07-29-2009, 08:07 AM

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what convertor will hold up and how cha-ching are we talkin??

07-29-2009, 08:35 AM

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Plan on spending no less than $1200ish on a good converter.

Bolt togethers are nice, but not required.

Neil Chance, ATI, Transmission Specialies, Coan... I'm sure there's more quality venders out there.

Before you call them though, it would be best that the vehicle is done, and an exact weight is known.

If you give them garbage information, they can't build you a good converter.

Personally, I run a Transmission Specialties 10.5" Northstar Spragless. But, converters, like brands of underwear, are a personal choice.