BBC in Gen 4 Camaro

John Nechiporchik · 10-22-2018, 08:13 AM

I’ve talked to Mike and he gave me some good tips. I’d like to know what intake and oil pan guys are using that meet the tight dimensional parameters.

1320racer · 10-22-2018, 08:45 AM

John, My 4th Gen Firebird was built by MPR, originally as a GT/AA, with a 454 BBC under the hood.

The K member has been modified for both oil pan (Moroso 21049) clearance and custom headers as has been the cowl. Without doing the same to yours, I don't see it happening. Lots more done you don't see.

That said, my engine is not super stock legal and the edelbrock Vic Jr on it has had it's carb pad cut down for hood clearance though I do have a 1" restrictor plate on it.

John Nechiporchik · 10-22-2018, 04:05 PM

Ed, Thanks for the information and the photos.
My chassis is modified in a similar fashion as yours with modified crossmember and cowl area. It appears that my rack may be a little further rearward which may restrict lowering the engine in the chassis. Might require modification.
Again, Thanks for your response and helpful info.
The mock up process will continue to see if I can sort this out.
John

10-22-2018, 08:13 AM	#1
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: BBC in Gen 4 Camaro I’ve talked to Mike and he gave me some good tips. I’d like to know what intake and oil pan guys are using that meet the tight dimensional parameters.

10-22-2018, 08:45 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: BBC in Gen 4 Camaro John, My 4th Gen Firebird was built by MPR, originally as a GT/AA, with a 454 BBC under the hood. The K member has been modified for both oil pan (Moroso 21049) clearance and custom headers as has been the cowl. Without doing the same to yours, I don't see it happening. Lots more done you don't see. That said, my engine is not super stock legal and the edelbrock Vic Jr on it has had it's carb pad cut down for hood clearance though I do have a 1" restrictor plate on it. Last edited by 1320racer; 10-22-2018 at 09:13 AM.

10-22-2018, 04:05 PM	#3
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: BBC in Gen 4 Camaro Ed, Thanks for the information and the photos. My chassis is modified in a similar fashion as yours with modified crossmember and cowl area. It appears that my rack may be a little further rearward which may restrict lowering the engine in the chassis. Might require modification. Again, Thanks for your response and helpful info. The mock up process will continue to see if I can sort this out. John