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: can you put a 427 or 454 in a 79 vette


Vsant1
12-11-2007, 05:55 AM
can you put a 427 or 454 in a 79 vette and if so how much work do i have to do

imsawidebody
12-11-2007, 06:47 AM
yes.............alot

Me80C3
12-17-2007, 01:46 PM
Yup, it'll fit. Just put a 454 in my '80.
Things to watch.....
Oil pan, has to be for a Vette
Header clearance
waterpump/crank pully alignment
Intake/carb hood clearance

Yes, it's a lot of work, but is doable. :cheers: