Big block swap

[mikeringland]

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

[Andy's Auto]

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.

[DragCat]

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. 

 

[Gush's monte]

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.