| airvolts |
08-03-2005 01:57 PM |
BDR # 230 simply awesome
Just wanted to say what a blast I'm having in my new BDR what a car. Big block original 427 side oiler close to 600 HP 4 speed top loader and drives incredible. This car is everything I ever dreamed of and more. Thanks to all who gave me insight to buy one!
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| 2KWIK4U |
08-03-2005 02:42 PM |
Wow, this is the first I've heard of a big block in a BackDraft. What modifications had to be done to install it? I was told by BDR that a BB would not and could not be fit into their chassis. Did you do the installation? How 'bout some pics.
Brad W.
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| newBDR |
08-03-2005 02:42 PM |
what did they have to do to get that engine in there? BDR's come with mounts for small blocks right?
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 06:22 PM |
427FE is not a big block. They have always fit. The 4.6 DOHC fits...
When you are looking for overall value you can't beat a 302 or 351W based motor, so that's how most of them get finished.
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| bcrumpley |
08-03-2005 07:44 PM |
A Ford FE is not a big block???
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 08:15 PM |
Nope, a 460 IS a bigblock.
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| airvolts |
08-03-2005 08:16 PM |
Cashburn my car is a big block and it will fit several mods had to be made and I did not do the install myself. Jeff ogilvie in Sarasota did it and did a great job. If I knew how to load the pics I would put them on. I have a steel block ( high nickel ) is what they told me. I think from 1965 or there about.
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| airvolts |
08-03-2005 08:18 PM |
Titanium/ Black stripes black side pipes
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| Roxie_427 |
08-03-2005 08:38 PM |
Sounds like big block envy to me, Cashburn. You can tell my FE that it's not a big block, but I'll bet it won't listen to you.
:)
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 08:38 PM |
It is an FE. The mods were probably for the Toploader, not the FE. Glad you are now enjoying it.
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| airvolts |
08-03-2005 08:44 PM |
Cashburn sorry but I promise you its a big block I talked to you a while ago and told you what I was getting if you give me your e-mail adress I can send you some pics. I just don't know how to put them on this forum.
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 08:45 PM |
It's a funny debate since the true definition of a "big block" hinges on the displacement ... a term that no longer holds weight given the increased displacement of today's "small blocks".
What is a 351C then? Is the 4.6 a "big block" too? It sure looks big :D
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 08:48 PM |
airvolts, you're not following. I'll agree that it is not a small block.
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| airvolts |
08-03-2005 08:49 PM |
No problem was just going to show what it looks like in case you ever have a customer who wants one installed
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| Cashburn |
08-03-2005 08:53 PM |
Email me the pictures and I'll post them.
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| Cashburn |
08-04-2005 07:11 AM |
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| madmaxx |
08-04-2005 07:26 AM |
Nice!! Looks like a beautiful clean install. What is the text book definition of a big block? If it is based on cubic inches where does it begin?
Thanks
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| Gatorac |
08-04-2005 08:15 AM |
Is that a different radiator or just different fans?
airvolts,
are you from Sarasota?
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| CobraDan |
08-04-2005 08:19 AM |
When I first met and spoke with Reg almost 4 years ago he said they didn’t suggest putting a BIG BLOCK into a BDR, because of the weight difference between a small block and a BIG BLOCK never mentioning cubic inch displacement. With the BMW suspension he said the additional weight up front could cause actual steering problems and that’s why a BIG BLOCK was not offered at that time in a BDR, has this changed?
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| MDP727 |
08-04-2005 12:05 PM |
Those plugs oughta be fun to change!
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