572 into a '64 Impala
 

What are the problems i need to be aware of putting a 572 engine in to a '64 impala.....HELP!!!!!!! Any recommendations on what tranmission to use?????????

If this is a street car I'd be using a TH400. TH350 is too weak.
If its a tall deck block with high rise manifold you're going to have some probs with the hood. In my 69 Camaro I had probs with the rocker cover hitting the brake booster. Chopped a piece out of the rocker and it was all good.
Highly recommend an electric water pump. CSR's are good.
Could be probs with the distributor and firewall too.

frame twisting!

Headers can be an issue

i am looking to keep the whole engine under the hood if possible....but thanks for the heads up on the water pump. Is there anything i can do to reduce the chance of the frame twisting?

the headers can be a problem???, what kind of problems am i looking at just the fact that they wont fit from stock parts???

one more thing what transmission is best for this engine....i am not looking to put it done the 1/4 mile but something that is pretty bullit proof

you can make plates to weld to the frame to help it from twisting.( there was a show on hotrod tv on how to do it),but a roll cage attach to the frame would be best.

the X frame is just not strong.

HEY PAUL,the first thing I did to my el camino when I put the 572 in it ,was relace all the springs and shocks.Ireplaced the rear lower control arms with a pair of boxed arms.I changed my stock 12bolt posi unit to an eaton posi.Lastly,I replaced the stock th400 with a heavy tci tranny.Believe when you change over to a 572,you will be amazed with the torque the engine puts out.Goodluck with the changeover!FISHMANJOE

I'd go with Powerglide 1st, - T400 2nd.

T/S, TCI, BTE, ABUZI RACING, all make some excellent units for around 1K .

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