How Much Would It Cost / What Do I Need To Put The New Chevy 572 Big Block

[Sam K]

Engine Into a 1970 Chevelle SS 396? Heres the thing, Im 15 almost 16 and me and my father both have amazing love for muscle cars. Now, he thinks it woud be best if I bought a newer car for when I get my license but I can't steer away from classic hot rods, my favorite all time would be the 1970 Chevelle. My plan is to get some 70' Chevelle 396 thats manual and drive it for awhile until I get the hang of it, then put in chevys newest crate motor, the 572ci big block. Im just not sure really what I'm getting into, I will have to pay for new brakes, transmissions, exhaust, labor, etc. but I think it would be worth it in the end when I can smoke everyone in my school with their imports and what not and show them what it means to eat dust. Well, anyways, any tips on what brands to buy, how much they will cost, special ways to do things, or personal help would be much appreciated, Thanks

[drag1line]

There is nothing I could add to the answer from musiclicker...probably the best answer I have seen. Some other ideas in the mean time. You are going to have to retard the timing on your current 396 as the compression is a bit high for 92 octane. Chevrolet cut the compression ratio in 1971..Had the 71 Chevelle SS 454. Here are other less costly can complicated ideas. A 454...1971 to around 1985 or later will bolt in and NO changes. You can get a stroker crank for it and go to 496 rather easily. Keep the compression ratio to around 9-1. On of the problems with the later blocks is that the engines are designed for reverse rotation surpintine belts. Now the water pump must change. Your brackets will not bolt up to the new blocks..Now you are into custom brackets. Do this slowlly and learn how. You will be hooked for lift, but don't neglect school to be able to afford this hobby and EAT!!
Best of Luck