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JesseSimon · 10-08-2011, 04:42 PM

That's slick lookin!

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 04:44 PM

thats my favorite engine on our site. its just so cool

Batchief909 · 10-08-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseSimon

Did you have to cut up the engine bay to fit the BB?

Yes, as stated the firewall had to be notched. Otherwise it fits like a glove. I didn't do the install, but as far as I can tell that was all that was needed. Thanks!

JesseSimon · 10-08-2011, 05:17 PM

I've been drooling over 401 Nailheads all day...I think I opened up a can of worms here

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 05:22 PM

go with a nail head man! them suckers are good lookin! thing that kinda sucks with that is not only are parts for the motor hard to find but you would also have to find a specific trans too right?

JesseSimon · 10-08-2011, 05:26 PM

You ain't kiddin' man that stuff isn't exactly plentiful. I think that a GM trans with the unibolt pattern would work right? Otherwise surely an adapter is available.....

I already have a 700R4 for the truck......

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 05:40 PM

from what ive read so far the universal bellhousing wont work. something about the way the torque converter bolts up on the nail head. gonna need an adaptor.

JesseSimon · 10-08-2011, 05:44 PM

well one thing is for sure.....the rig wont be cheap haha

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 05:51 PM

lol. isnt that the way it goes tho! im doin a "cheap" t-5 swap. seems like the end is nowhere in sight!

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 06:13 PM

heres a couple pics of that adaptor.

its from EELCO

Leadfoot Lambert · 10-08-2011, 06:44 PM

If I wasn't planning on using my truck as a daily driver I would have used my spare 1957 Chrysler 392 Hemi!!

protrash64 · 10-08-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseSimon

Did you have to cut up the engine bay to fit the BB?

No. There are a few different ways of doing a BBC but one doesn't have to cut to fit it in there. Here's my 'burb......

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadfoot Lambert

If I wasn't planning on using my truck as a daily driver I would have used my spare 1957 Chrysler 392 Hemi!!

i love how its just your "spare" 392 blown dual carb hemi. lol. HELL OF A SPARE!

**pdxhall** · 10-08-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66redw/white

a straight 8 would be pretty cool!

Maybe like this one?

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 09:13 PM

THAT IS CRAZY SICK! id love to hear that sucker light off. way to cool. probably chuck norris' car... maybe mr T's

JesseSimon · 10-09-2011, 10:34 AM

That Straight 8 is awesome!

66redw/white · 10-09-2011, 10:41 AM

if you put one in your truck...... zoomies. straight up. with the tractor flaps.

JesseSimon · 10-09-2011, 10:44 AM

Envy · 10-09-2011, 12:00 PM

My little bitty inline 6.

Wolfinthesnow · 10-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Believe it or not fellas, parts aren't that too hard to find for the nailheads. I have a 401 I'm putting in my 64 gmc. It came from a 66 wildcat. The numbers stamped on the block say its the 340hp/455ft lbs engine. Come to find out there are several parts houses that still carry parts for them. I'm not just talking gaskets and plug wires, but pistons, valves, cams, and many other major internal parts. The only issue I've had so far is the transmission adapter. Yes you will need one, yes they are out there, and yes they are expensive. Transmissionadapters.com carries one for around $650. I can't remember the exact amount. None the less, I've got it at the machine shop right now. Should have a long block back by Wednesday!

You will definately turn head with a naiklhead, go for it! I did! Ill post a pic of mine soon. Cell won't let me do it. By the way, I paid $350 for mine, not running, but complete and not frozen.
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JesseSimon · 10-09-2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the input! Sounds like they are proud of that adapter.

Wolfinthesnow · 10-09-2011, 08:18 PM

Heres mine. Factory 340 HP, 455ft lbs of torque with 10.5:1 comp!

Like I said above, I got mine for $350 on craigslist. I used http://www.searchtempest.com/ to find it. Searches multiple craigs pages at once. Anyhow, they are out there, and parts arent that scarce. Speedway sells new pistons, rings, bearings, valves, and oil pump rebuild kits. They even have a whole aftermarket distributor as well. Autozone carries rings, timing chains, and other internals. Good luck with your search.

Here is a link for the trans adapter.http://www.transmissionadapters.com/53-66_nailhead.htm

Leadfoot Lambert · 10-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66redw/white

i love how its just your "spare" 392 blown dual carb hemi. lol. HELL OF A SPARE!

It really is a SPARE, just like the 454 sitting beside it

1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-10-2011, 09:06 PM

Don't forget about the Chevys little Ole' Puney Small Block 283....

On Steroids...........Teehee......
I gotta upload an update on my dads car.
I told him the other day at the car show I was gonna get a Thumpr™ Cam for my engine.
He shook his head and said you aint gonna take that dang engine apart again. If ya gonna do that just get another motor.
That's a dag gum good engine for you to tear it back apart. Plus you would have to build the engine again around that cam! Just go on boy....
If ya wouldn't spent all your money on them stupid mustangs and girls all them years you would have a Thumpin' engine....
Don't let the Ole' grey hairs fool ya boy! Now go get my Trophy. They called my name!
Ha ha..... I know.....
I love ya pops!

Project: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX"...

One day I will have a Thumpr™ Cam
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fatboy43 · 10-10-2011, 09:20 PM

front wheel drive northstar. that confuses people when you tell them that is your powerplant but its plenty strong and a dependable daily driver as well. i got a friend who has one in a 51 two door chevy and its awesome

10-08-2011, 04:42 PM	#51
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? That's slick lookin! __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-08-2011, 04:44 PM	#52
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? thats my favorite engine on our site. its just so cool __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 05:17 PM	#54
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? I've been drooling over 401 Nailheads all day...I think I opened up a can of worms here __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#55
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? go with a nail head man! them suckers are good lookin! thing that kinda sucks with that is not only are parts for the motor hard to find but you would also have to find a specific trans too right? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 05:26 PM	#56
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? You ain't kiddin' man that stuff isn't exactly plentiful. I think that a GM trans with the unibolt pattern would work right? Otherwise surely an adapter is available..... I already have a 700R4 for the truck...... __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-08-2011, 05:40 PM	#57
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? from what ive read so far the universal bellhousing wont work. something about the way the torque converter bolts up on the nail head. gonna need an adaptor. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 05:44 PM	#58
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? well one thing is for sure.....the rig wont be cheap haha __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-08-2011, 05:51 PM	#59
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? lol. isnt that the way it goes tho! im doin a "cheap" t-5 swap. seems like the end is nowhere in sight! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 06:13 PM	#60
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? heres a couple pics of that adaptor. its from EELCO __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 06:44 PM	#61
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: Whats under your hood? If I wasn't planning on using my truck as a daily driver I would have used my spare 1957 Chrysler 392 Hemi!! __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

10-08-2011, 09:13 PM	#65
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? THAT IS CRAZY SICK! id love to hear that sucker light off. way to cool. probably chuck norris' car... maybe mr T's __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-09-2011, 10:34 AM	#66
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? That Straight 8 is awesome! __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-09-2011, 10:41 AM	#67
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Whats under your hood? if you put one in your truck...... zoomies. straight up. with the tractor flaps. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-09-2011, 10:44 AM	#68
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-09-2011, 12:00 PM	#69
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: Whats under your hood? My little bitty inline 6.



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10-09-2011, 06:45 PM	#70
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Whats under your hood? Believe it or not fellas, parts aren't that too hard to find for the nailheads. I have a 401 I'm putting in my 64 gmc. It came from a 66 wildcat. The numbers stamped on the block say its the 340hp/455ft lbs engine. Come to find out there are several parts houses that still carry parts for them. I'm not just talking gaskets and plug wires, but pistons, valves, cams, and many other major internal parts. The only issue I've had so far is the transmission adapter. Yes you will need one, yes they are out there, and yes they are expensive. Transmissionadapters.com carries one for around $650. I can't remember the exact amount. None the less, I've got it at the machine shop right now. Should have a long block back by Wednesday! You will definately turn head with a naiklhead, go for it! I did! Ill post a pic of mine soon. Cell won't let me do it. By the way, I paid $350 for mine, not running, but complete and not frozen. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

10-09-2011, 08:18 PM	#71
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Whats under your hood? Thanks for the input! Sounds like they are proud of that adapter. __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

10-09-2011, 08:18 PM	#72
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Whats under your hood? Heres mine. Factory 340 HP, 455ft lbs of torque with 10.5:1 comp! Like I said above, I got mine for $350 on craigslist. I used http://www.searchtempest.com/ to find it. Searches multiple craigs pages at once. Anyhow, they are out there, and parts arent that scarce. Speedway sells new pistons, rings, bearings, valves, and oil pump rebuild kits. They even have a whole aftermarket distributor as well. Autozone carries rings, timing chains, and other internals. Good luck with your search. Here is a link for the trans adapter.http://www.transmissionadapters.com/53-66_nailhead.htm Attached Images __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

10-10-2011, 09:20 PM	#75
fatboy43 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fort cobb ,ok Posts: 63	Re: Whats under your hood? front wheel drive northstar. that confuses people when you tell them that is your powerplant but its plenty strong and a dependable daily driver as well. i got a friend who has one in a 51 two door chevy and its awesome

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