The BBC is the same length from the motor mounts back (to a common point
such as the bellhousing) but the heads extend further back than a SBC. I
don't know about the trucks, but 5-6-7 passenger cars require moving the
front mounts forward approx 3/4" or so unless you want to beat the firewall
in.
Best approach is to bolt engine and trans together and trial fit in frame -
check exhaust header, distributor, fan/radiator, etc clearances.
Seen quite a few trucks w/BBC - can't be that difficult - be careful and
check everything. -Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: John & Vicki Garton <wishful@syix.com>
To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 7:19 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Big Block Chevy
> This is a question to all you big block chevy fans. I know the big block
> engines are wider than the small block, but are they also longer? If so,
> is the additional length from the motor mounts forward or from the motor
> mounts back. I have talked myself into putting a big block in my 55. I
> just need to work out the particluars. Any advise would be appreciated.
>
> John Garton
> 55 2nd 3100
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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