Just ordered a 572ci 670hp, any tips?

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Old 10-09-2014, 09:08 PM
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Default Just ordered a 572ci 670hp, any tips?

Yanking out the SBC. Is there a brand i should stick with or place where i can get the right motor mounts for a big block?
Im gonna see how my radiator does, it might be big enough already.
Anyother issues i might encounter putting this in? Its a Dart Big M block, Dart platinum pro heads etc
 
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Old 10-10-2014, 06:18 AM
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front springs, frame connectors and heater box
 
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Old 10-10-2014, 11:31 AM
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Most any aftermarket place has BBC frame mounts - moves BBC 3/4 inch over to pass side for better fit of drvr side exhaust - unless you have rack & pinion steering, then not a problem using SBC frame mounts.

As flat Tire suggests, I will add solid subframe mounts, Moroso has them.
 
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Old 10-10-2014, 02:52 PM
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The big block mount arrangement also moved the engine forward a little bit to give more firewall clearance.
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