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Old 09-26-2010, 05:44 AM
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305 to a 454 engine swap question

im planning on takin out my 305 to go with a 454 in my 79, anything special that id have to do for this
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Re: 305 to a 454 engine swap question

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im planning on takin out my 305 to go with a 454 in my 79, anything special that id have to do for this
If i remember correctly someone posted a thread like this before. I think there might be some sort of clearance issue when it comes to the headers clearing the steering shaft.
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Re: 305 to a 454 engine swap question

Many things to consider when going from a small engine to the big one.
There is going to be more weight on front end and supension and brakes.
More torque on a light transmission and rear end made for small engine.
Raditors and as said clearance may be problem.
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