"Pulleys and mounts are the least of my concerns"

So sorry for taking the time to reply to your question about, "what has to change".

Just trying to help and share my experiences with doing this switch, but I guess that the least of your concern.

 

I can just see what's coming next, so in the interest of keeping peace, I don't want this thread to turn into responses of hurt feelings. Bruce, I don't think the guys response was meant as a "gee, thanks for nothing" answer, although you appear to have taken it that way. I read it more as the pulleys are further down on his list of priorities, but I guess a "thanks anyway" tacked on wouldn't have hurt any. Let's all play nicely like we're on the same team, which we are.

 

Wow! Bruce, Im sorry. I didnt mean to blow you off or have you take it that way. Camaro69 is right on with his assumption. I tore down the 402 complete and should have the pulleys I will need but appreciate you offering in case. Im currently working on the foundation and cant wait till the day Im addressing trim.

I do need a bellhousing and flywheel for my muncie 4spd to BBC

 

If you are going with a stock aluminum bellhousing you want the big 11" with casting number 3899621.

 

Thanks Dynarider33

 

Can I ask why you want to go to a big block? You can get a really powerful small block crate motor and avoid the headaches. Just my $.02

 

Big blocks aren't any more of a headache than a small block. All the latest LS1 conversions are cool, but nothing sounds as tough or looks as cool as a big block sitting between the fenders.

Not to mention all the easy low end grunt you get out of the big blocks

there is no replacement for displacement

 

I hear ya "family man". I totally get the weight to power ration arguement and agree that down the road small block chevy parts will cost me less than the big stuff

Simple answer though.

Like I said earlier, I got the car with no motor and trans. Original small block 350 car with a 4spd. The catch is I already have a 402 big block on a stand from my first ever car. So Ive decided to use that motor rather than procure a small block and find another project for the rat. I also will admit there is some sentimental value to getting as much out of the engine I putted around in high school and having it to show off in the confines of a 69 SS motor bay.

Mouse motors are awesome and the performance of a 69 Z28 speaks for itself (personaly my fav mouse with the cross ram 302). A much more all around streetable car ( handling, road manners, etc). But like "1969 SS" said..." there is no replacement for displacement". Ive been wanting to build a monster with this car and nothing beats the straight line time machine feel of a big block chevy. To me its the difference of a pony car and a muscle car if that makes sense.

Love the dialogue and feel free to throw .02 at me whenever you wish.