1972 Chevelle SBC combo

[TommyPettigrew3076]

Any of your small block chevy stuff is going to be pricey to be honest even just to run the index . Most of the Chevy combos are hit pretty good with H.P . As far as " dropping in " a stocker motor you are prob going to have to have at least a 5:13 gear , $1000 for a good converter and $2500 for a good turbo 200 or 350 trans . The 72 small block combo isn't to bad I think its rated at 270hp and will run H/I/J stock with means it could weigh 3275 to 3545 pounds depending on class you run. Engine you are looking at a minimum $6500 and I am not even sure that would do it for something to run the index or a little under a GOOD piece more like $12000 to $20,000

Originally Posted by TommyPettigrew3076

Any of your small block chevy stuff is going to be pricey to be honest even just to run the index . Most of the Chevy combos are hit pretty good with H.P . As far as " dropping in " a stocker motor you are prob going to have to have at least a 5:13 gear , $1000 for a good converter and $2500 for a good turbo 200 or 350 trans . The 72 small block combo isn't to bad I think its rated at 270hp and will run H/I/J stock with means it could weigh 3275 to 3545 pounds depending on class you run. Engine you are looking at a minimum $6500 and I am not even sure that would do it for something to run the index or a little under a GOOD piece more like $12000 to $20,000

Thank you. I'm sure you're right on target with all of this.

[Jim Hanig]

The best combo would be the 270 350, if you are in this for the long haul . Buy the best block you can,you can run a cast piston and stock rods red line cam regular lifter, race rings , corvette pan std oil pump buy a set of older stocker heads,there are several guys that can get a set done. But really be hard to do it for under 5500.00 not counting trans and convertor. Nice look chevelle good luck. Then up grade as you go.

[Mark Yacavone]

H, I, and J are not what I'd call under populated with fast cars.
I believe that was the premise of the question.

[Jim Hanig]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

H, I, and J are not what I'd call under populated with fast cars.
I believe that was the premise of the question.

Mark i do,not think their are many under populated classes for that combo.Mabye a 2 barrel 350 wouldnt that be fun.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Jim Hanig

Mark i do,not think their are many under populated classes for that combo.Mabye a 2 barrel 350 wouldnt that be fun.

It is what is . Getting thumped 1st rd., by 8 tenths is no fun either.

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It is what is . Getting thumped 1st rd., by 8 tenths is no fun either.

Amen. Might have to broaden my horizons and think about selling the SB stuff and going with a nice 402? The car already lacks heat, air, PS, PB, radio ... so it's not like we're street driving it much.

[Jim Hanig]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It is what is . Getting thumped 1st rd., by 8 tenths is no fun either.

I do not not think that would happen very often. In the last 5 years how many first round heads up have you had?.

[Detroit Bob]

Couple of things from someone who runs a 71 402 wagon. Stay away from the big block the intake manifold is pitiful.
Also look to see if running it as a 71 is better. Compression ratio's changed on the big block between 71 &72. Don't know about the SB.