More Chevy V8 stuff–Big Block Chevy this time11
wayne posted in Uncategorized on March 7th, 2007
Before I started this BMW V8 engine conversion project I had several other projects going–including upgrading my old GMC 1-ton dually from what was supposed to be a 400 small block to a 454 big block.
The 454 was a swap meet find and had no front accessory brackets. My buddy Kenny was working on a resto-mod 1969 Chevelle and had a 396, also missing some front pieces. So, we got together with our third buddy, Ken, and decided we wanted the modern convenience of a one-belt serpentine system. I had an extra 4.3 V6 sitting around and we decided to figure out a way to adapt the 4.3 brackets and accessories to the big block. That way we would have the modern CS130 alternator, an updated power steering pump and a compact rotary air conditioning compressor.
We carved out some aluminum adapter plates that let the cheap and readily-available SBC accessories bolt right on the big block. It worked so well we decided to make a couple of extra sets and take them to a swap meet. And that worked so well we started selling them on Ebay. And that worked so well we decided to actually form a little part-time company. We call it KWiK Performance. KWiK stands for Ken, Wayne including Kenny. As Ken says, we were going to call ourselves Ken, Wayne and Kenny but that would have spelled KWaK.
Anyway, we just got a web site up. Be one of the first to check it out and see our serpentine adapter plates. You’ll find us at: www.kwikperf.com