BTR built 468
June 9th, 2014, 01:40 PM
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BTR built 468
I've been working on my car trying to get it all set for the summer season.
I had BTR build me an aluminum head 468 cubic inch engine
The fuel system is a Aeromotive stealth 340 with the inside the fuel tank pump. Had to run a feed line and return line as well as a regulator.
The cooling system is from Universal Parts Inc. The radiator is huge with dual 13" Spal fans.
Had to run a new throttle cable.
Got all accessory brackets powder coated.
Had to get the TH400 rebuilt to withstand the new engine.
Had to make new transmission cooler lines as well as install an external trany cooler.
Had to get a new smaller brake booster to make room for this beast of an engine.
Had to modify the alt bracket to work with the air gap manifold.
I am installing another fuse box just for the fuel pump,cooling fans and new ignition system,this way anything original to the car will continue to use the factory fuse box.
Need to modify a Ls oil dipstick tube to work with the Olds block.
Me and Steve Minori had one hell of a time getting this thing in the car,it has a 7 qt oil pan so the motor had to go in without the trany.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something here! I've spent a lot of time and $$ on this thing but it should be worth it!
I'll try to upload some pics!
I had BTR build me an aluminum head 468 cubic inch engine
The fuel system is a Aeromotive stealth 340 with the inside the fuel tank pump. Had to run a feed line and return line as well as a regulator.
The cooling system is from Universal Parts Inc. The radiator is huge with dual 13" Spal fans.
Had to run a new throttle cable.
Got all accessory brackets powder coated.
Had to get the TH400 rebuilt to withstand the new engine.
Had to make new transmission cooler lines as well as install an external trany cooler.
Had to get a new smaller brake booster to make room for this beast of an engine.
Had to modify the alt bracket to work with the air gap manifold.
I am installing another fuse box just for the fuel pump,cooling fans and new ignition system,this way anything original to the car will continue to use the factory fuse box.
Need to modify a Ls oil dipstick tube to work with the Olds block.
Me and Steve Minori had one hell of a time getting this thing in the car,it has a 7 qt oil pan so the motor had to go in without the trany.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something here! I've spent a lot of time and $$ on this thing but it should be worth it!
I'll try to upload some pics!
Last edited by Stevec; August 20th, 2014 at 11:01 AM.
June 9th, 2014, 01:45 PM
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BTR engine
Pic of the engine..
The car has a Hotchkiss suspension and custom 3" exhaust with flow master muffler.
It prob won't see any track time but hey you never know. I really just wanted a mean street car.
The car has a Hotchkiss suspension and custom 3" exhaust with flow master muffler.
It prob won't see any track time but hey you never know. I really just wanted a mean street car.
Last edited by Stevec; August 20th, 2014 at 11:01 AM.
June 9th, 2014, 07:18 PM
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I would do the math on the min air cleaner size.
I also would look into a drop base air cleaner.
The factory ram air unit would most likely sit to high and it is set up for a qjet carb only.
I also would look into a drop base air cleaner.
The factory ram air unit would most likely sit to high and it is set up for a qjet carb only.
Last edited by Bernhard; June 9th, 2014 at 07:35 PM.
June 11th, 2014, 05:35 PM
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I used the hotchkis tvs system.
Stock spindles
1" lowering springs
Front sway bar
Rear swaybar
Upper and lower controll arms front and rear
Billstein shocks
I swapped out the factory steering box as well.
I kept the factory spindles because I only wanted to lower the car 1"
It's a little rough on crappy roads but it handles really well for a 46 year old A body. It's really stiff with practically NO body roll.
Stock spindles
1" lowering springs
Front sway bar
Rear swaybar
Upper and lower controll arms front and rear
Billstein shocks
I swapped out the factory steering box as well.
I kept the factory spindles because I only wanted to lower the car 1"
It's a little rough on crappy roads but it handles really well for a 46 year old A body. It's really stiff with practically NO body roll.
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