IndyC4veryBBC
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Yes, I know I’m most likely insane, but I’m working on an engine swap for my 94 Vette convertible. I’ve seen so many LT1s with superchargers, LS swaps, and 383 strokers. I’m already big into the build and doing some pretty cool one-off type mods with a great builder here in Indiana. I’ve always wanted to do things a bit different and am wanting to do a BBC swap. My wife doesn’t want me to have anything (blower) sticking out of the hood. But I’ve seen just a few big block swaps and I’m planning on a “mild” swap. Maybe 450-500hp. This isn’t a drag car and will never be on a track. But it’s my weekend play car and yes I plan to show it for fun.
My builder doesn‘t really want to do a swap unless it’s an LS1 and basically wants to charge me $8k to add a cam, swap out injectors, new msd ignition, and new ecu and dynontune it. I’m good with spending up to $15k for the engine swap. Am I that out of line? I’m just wanting something everyone else doesn’t have and am not finding much support for the Lt1.
My builder doesn‘t really want to do a swap unless it’s an LS1 and basically wants to charge me $8k to add a cam, swap out injectors, new msd ignition, and new ecu and dynontune it. I’m good with spending up to $15k for the engine swap. Am I that out of line? I’m just wanting something everyone else doesn’t have and am not finding much support for the Lt1.
