The tarns adapter alredy exists. Many drag racers use it to match a Chevy to a
BOP transmission. Last I looked the cost of the adapter was under $50 from TCI
in the PAW catalog. The other rubs are the engine mounts, pan and mount for the
axle under the engine.
Marcus
> If we can come up with the design of the adapter than I will have it
> manufactured cheaply.
>
> >
> >Crate Motors (454-500 cid)
> >
> >I am sure this is our future. There are a lot of GMCs' out there with real
> >NEW engines in them. I think soon someone one will come with a kit that
> >will give us a direction on this. Maybe Jim Bounds will get this done.
> >
> >I would like to see a new engine out of a crate, with new controls (efi,
> >etc) and new metal available as a drop in for the GMC. I hope I am not in
> >the market for a new engine, but if I was, this is the direction I would
> >look.
> >
> >I guess I need to start a page on how and where to get this done.
> >
> >gene
> >
> >>I understand Buskirk's installs 454's using an adapter behind the motor and
> >>a modified pan. Considering the much newer technology available for the
> >>much more plentifull 454 (Vortec, FI, RV cams, etc), I'm surprised more
> >>folks haven't gone this route. Is it because Buskirk's plate and pan are
> >>some "patented engineering marvels" that he won't sell separately?
> >>
> >>Our 455 has passed the 100K mark and, while it seems strong now, I think
> >>I'd like an available option for when it decides it's hauled around our
> >>12,000 pound beauty long enough.
> >>
> >>What am I missing here?
> >>
> >>Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
> >>("digesters" hence, late answers)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
> >GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
> >mr.erf
> >http://www.california.com/~eagle/
> >
> >
BOP transmission. Last I looked the cost of the adapter was under $50 from TCI
in the PAW catalog. The other rubs are the engine mounts, pan and mount for the
axle under the engine.
Marcus
> If we can come up with the design of the adapter than I will have it
> manufactured cheaply.
>
> >
> >Crate Motors (454-500 cid)
> >
> >I am sure this is our future. There are a lot of GMCs' out there with real
> >NEW engines in them. I think soon someone one will come with a kit that
> >will give us a direction on this. Maybe Jim Bounds will get this done.
> >
> >I would like to see a new engine out of a crate, with new controls (efi,
> >etc) and new metal available as a drop in for the GMC. I hope I am not in
> >the market for a new engine, but if I was, this is the direction I would
> >look.
> >
> >I guess I need to start a page on how and where to get this done.
> >
> >gene
> >
> >>I understand Buskirk's installs 454's using an adapter behind the motor and
> >>a modified pan. Considering the much newer technology available for the
> >>much more plentifull 454 (Vortec, FI, RV cams, etc), I'm surprised more
> >>folks haven't gone this route. Is it because Buskirk's plate and pan are
> >>some "patented engineering marvels" that he won't sell separately?
> >>
> >>Our 455 has passed the 100K mark and, while it seems strong now, I think
> >>I'd like an available option for when it decides it's hauled around our
> >>12,000 pound beauty long enough.
> >>
> >>What am I missing here?
> >>
> >>Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
> >>("digesters" hence, late answers)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
> >GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
> >mr.erf
> >http://www.california.com/~eagle/
> >
> >
