Originally Posted by r8ceredy

Yes that is my '68 Camaro SS that is finally getting a BBC back between the fenders like it had 40years ago. It had a 327 in it with a 200/4r trans when I bought it 12years ago. I played with that engine and nitrous for a while and built a 383 for it, but after a short while realized that wasn't enough (never is ENOUGH-right?). :twisted: Now the car is getting a full frame off resto so I figured it is time it gets the big block back. From earlier posts sounds like the extra clearancing the block might need to fit the 4.375 stroke (511) is not worth the marginal power boost over the 4.250 (496) stroke. BJ, how much work did it take to get your '67 to 3000#. Is it completely stripped? I plan on this car being a stone-faced sleeper as everything will look stock except the rear tires being a little larger 15X8's with ET Streets. I don't have a/c but the car will have heat, wipers and washers. I have a drop base for the air cleaner so you won't see much of the big carb. I am even going with a distributor that looks like a point type, probably a magnetic or unilite. I hid all the electronics(ignition box and shift light) in the glove box and have no big tach or other callout. The only thing I gave in to (for safety)was some 5 points that are mostly tucked under the seat when not in use and larger exhaust that still exits in the stock location. Most people would think I'm nuts or eccentric, but I love nothing more then having a car that people think is a trailered stock show car that can blow your doors off. Do I think it's the fastest thing on the road, no. There is always somebody faster. When I see that person thought I'll probably be pursuaded to go home and put the NOS plate back on........ :roll: Oh well.