[Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino
Hey guys, I have a 70' chevelle with just a 350 engine and I was thinking of putting a bigger engine with more HP than my 350. I found an auction for a 396 engine on eBay, which is still up for bids. From what it is described here in the website, Is it a worth engine to bid on to buy or

[Chevelle-list] Seat belt bolts!

2006-07-14 Thread Pelle Andersson
Hi! Since there are no seatbelts in the back I wonder if I can use these bolts to the front seat? Mvh -- Per-Åke Andersson Posten Sverige AB ePP/PoD Byängsgränd 5 Plan 4 120 00 Stockholm Besöksadress: Byängsgränd 5 Plan 4 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread TequilaQ
i have found that big blocks cost a lot more to maintain

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread wbainey
Just keep in mind that you will need to buy all the parts to make the 396 fit...intake, headers etc. Walt - Original Message - From: Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, July 14, 2006 3:13 am Subject: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine? Hey guys, I have a 70'

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread Jim Sullivan
In addition to what Walt said... What I found to be biggest pain is BB springs for the front, and the most expensive so far has been the BB radiator. I forgot about stuff like this. Plan on spending some serious money. It seems like nothing from a small block fits a big block. Although, many

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread Karl Groves
I'll 3rd what Jim Walt said. There's a ton you can do with a small block. For the money you'd spend on that mild 396 (and all the stuff necessary for the conversion), you could have a really sick 383. Not too long ago, I passed up a 427 for these exact same reasons. Karl Groves Master Certified

[Chevelle-list] Pomona Swap Meet this Sunday

2006-07-14 Thread AutoObsessn
Hey Everyone, Just another quick reminder that the big Pomona Automotive Swap Meet Car Show returns this Sunday, July 16.  It is held at the Los Angelews County Fairgrounds in Pomona  We'll be in our regular spaces in row 27, spaces 34, 36, 38.  Please see our website for more info! Sincerely,

[Chevelle-list] Chicagoland area 72 FS on Ebay

2006-07-14 Thread Carl Ziegler
Reality hit that I may never get this car done so if anyone is looking for a straight rustfree Texas car that needs a little more bodywork. Engine #'s matching, rare plain jane you can clone or customize anyway you want. The item is # 130006437808 in case anyone is looking for a 72. Yahoo!

[Chevelle-list] 454 block on E-bay

2006-07-14 Thread rmpvsp
Just a FYI for you guys looking for a 4 bolt 454 block. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-454-Chevy-Block-4-Bolt-Main-Casting-3963512_W0QQitemZ160008284890QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33613QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread mike f
This months CHP mag has an article where they do a bunch of 5500$ small blocks. A 355, 383 and 396 small block. That's what I'm talking about mike --- Jim Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In addition to what Walt said... What I found to be biggest pain is BB springs for the front,

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread Herb Lumpp
Another thing to keep in mind... A 450 hp big block is going to be much more drivable around town than a 450 hp small block for the very simple reason that the big block doesn't need to be as radical to reach that hp level. Personally I prefer big blocks because they have much more visual appeal

[Chevelle-list] OT: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix door molding

2006-07-14 Thread Bob
Does anyone know where I can get replacement body door moldings for a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE? There are 4 pieces, one each front door and one on each back door. I also need the GRAND PRIX SE emblems. One on each front door and one on the trunk. A Google search failed to locate any.

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT? Chevy's L6 In-Line 6 Engine Timing Mark

2006-07-14 Thread chevelle292wagon
From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/10 Mon PM 09:38:00 EDT To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT? Chevy's L6 In-Line 6 Engine Timing Mark Anybody out there with experience with the in-line 6 engine? Specifically, can somebody tell me

Re: [Chevelle-list] How's this engine?

2006-07-14 Thread Jim Sullivan
Eddie, I agree with Herb. When I was going through that stage I had 20 guys tell me all the positives about the 350. There were also 20 guys that were devoted BB diehards. If you asked this question 10 years from now you'll hear all the same things. My decision was a bit easier. I had a 307