mikeringland Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I'm going to be doing a big block swap on my '72 Monte this winter. Currently, I have a 350 4bbl, TH350 with a 12 bolt read end. I'm getting a rebuilt '75 big block that has a distributor, plugs, wires, Edelbrock intake, water pump, 4 speed flywheel, oval port heads and valve covers. I did some research online and this is what I gathered I could use from my 350: Quadrajet carb (for now) Power steering pump Alternator A/C compressor Fan Water pump pulley Fuel pump Already has big block springs in front This is what I saw that I'd have to purchase: Motor mounts A/C compressor bracket Power Steering pump bracket Alternator bracket Crank pulley Exhaust manifolds (someone recommended Hooker 2" comp headers for easy installation) Starter 168 tooth automatic flywheel Big block fan shroud Longer throttle cable Possibly shorter valve covers to avoid hitting brake booster Possibly a new radiator? Does this list sound correct to you guys? Am I missing anything? Where is the best place to buy these brackets? A came upon SS396.com, which seems to have everything. It's geared more towards Chevelle's, but didn't know if there was somewhere else I should look? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 First, a Chevelle is just a poor mans Monte. Not much on Chevelle that wont fit on the Monte. Engine mounts are the same, just pull them off the 350. Nothing easy about 2 inch headers. I used 1-7/8 on my 70 Chevelle, and nightmare 2" Hookers on my 71 Monte. Number 8 plug replacement requires a friend with tiny hands. Sounds like you are well on your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Like Andy said, many Chevelle parts will work on a Monte. SS396 is good, The Parts Place and OPGI, Speedway Motors are also good.If you know the part #'s you can also shop around the big box parts places. And like Andy said, 2" primaries on headers will make spark plug access "interesting" If your using 13/16 plugs you'll probably have more fun than just on # 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gush's monte Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Mike I use SS396 all the time for parts. I just verify that the part number is the same for a Chevelle and order it there. I am in Mass also and usually receive the parts within 2 days as they ship from Connecticut. For headers I went with Dougs with 1 3/4 tubes, they fit better than the Hooker Super Comps that we’re on my Monte when I bought it. The Dougs headers need to be messaged on one tube by the lower A arm mount but I have no issues changing the spark plugs. I have also heard good things about the figment of Herman 1 3/4 headers also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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