63 BelAir gets a 409

[bjburnout]

Well it's been a while but we finally got the
409 put in the 63 BelAir........
Was able to run it on a test stand I built so it's
good to go - no smoke and no leaks and about
60 psi at 2500 rpm.......
Hope to see everyone at Thompson.....


bj

 

[Phil Reed]

CONGRATULATIONS BJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's gotta feel good when the engine gets fired up!!!!!!

 

[BSL409]

Looks Good Congrats

 

[yellow wagon]

Congrats. What are the specs on the motor? I don't remember seeing info on it anywhere

 

[k9hotrodder409]

Well it's been a while but we finally got the
409 put in the 63 BelAir........
Was able to run it on a test stand I built so it's
good to go - no smoke and no leaks and about
60 psi at 2500 rpm.......
Hope to see everyone at Thompson.....


bj

Like Phil says......Gotta feel good when that engine starts to sing!

 

[bjburnout]

Thanx guys.....
Here's the poop....

Ross .020 over forged 10.5:1 (in a 422 block)
Stock rods, crank .010 under
690 heads, 3 angle valve job, stock rockers
Crane Z11 cam (150431)
Two orig AFB's on a 881 intake, point ignition
for now, probably upgrade to a Pertonix.
Thorley ceramic coated tri-ys.
Engine built for cruise nights not racing

Ran it on a run stand so when all the bling is put on it
it should fire up and drive away.......that's the plan....


bj

 

[boxerdog]

Nice job!!! You should be happy with that combo!

 

[nomad59NZ]

A great feeling alright BJ,. You'll be now iticing to get driving.
Nice workshop to by the looks of it as well.
Gav.

 

[yellow wagon]

Should be a great combo. Don't sell it too short! I bet it will rip!

 

[61BUBBLE348]

And everyone has a smile on their face, great work

 

[Phalen409]

What a great looking car and a great color to boot. I could use it down here to start my Monaco Blue stable once you are done with it!

All the best.

D

 

[DonSSDD]

Congrats BJ, winter will be over soon.

Don

 

[bjburnout]

Thanx for all the kind words everbody.
This project could not have been done without the incredible
help received from members on this site..........
The information from all the threads is inspirational and
got me through some difficult times........
Gav, thanx for the comment on the shop...it took about a year
to rehab it.....when we moved in it was pretty beat up with little lighting,
no heat, and holes in the walls and ceiling........:eek.....but with the help of
many friends it's a great place to get me outa the house........
my wife loves it.........


bj

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Looking forward to seeing this new creation at Thompson .

I still remember the time when you tooled in to the pits in that Red 1961 Impala with a 348 and three deuces .

Cheers!
TomK

 

[W-motorhead]

Well it's been a while but we finally got the
409 put in the 63 BelAir........
Was able to run it on a test stand I built so it's
good to go - no smoke and no leaks and about
60 psi at 2500 rpm.......
Hope to see everyone at Thompson.....


bj

That looks like a very stable arrangement of lift chains. How did you attach the front chains? Are they secured through the intake manifold bolts? Dan Fults

 

[jim_ss409]

She looks really good. Way to go!
I really hope you can make it to Thompson.

 

[bjburnout]

Hey Dan
Front chains attach to the upper intake manifold bolts
and the rears at the back of the heads....the adjustable bar is
made in China and although it was great at tilting the engine/trans
for installation it kept making strange noises when tilting ......:eek


bj

 

[skipxt4]

Very Nice!

 

[LongIsland63SS409]

Nice!

Mike

 

[63 Biscayne]

Very nice,congrats!