1970 camaro swap 350 to 454 help ?

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Default 1970 camaro swap 350 to 454 help ?

Trying to swap a 350 for a 454 big block, need any suggestions on what i am going to need as of new parts or changes to make it fit? These is my first project any suggestions will help. Thanks
 
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Welcome to the forum! Try the search function, there's been many threads on the subject:
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welcome to the site,wow a 454 sweet good luck with ur swap should be an easy swap for yah!
 
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Yea got a 76 camaro donor with 454 trying to pull out and put in mine
 
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Not sure what transmission to use a 400 Turbo or 4 speed super t10 Berg Werner any suggestions?
 
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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4 speed
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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is there any adjustments on drive shaft ? any cutting or anything i should know if i go with a 4 speed borg warner st10 ?
 
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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depends on what drive shaft it originally came from,if its a 400 turbo drive shaft then no cutting required for the 4 speed,if it originally was from a 350 turbo then u will need to shorten the drive shaft.
 
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Yes the 400 is 3/4" longer, and might bind. TH350 and 4 speed are the same length. You might want a new driveline, or at least rebuilt anyway, so small change and not too spendy to shorten.
 



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