Jalopnik: big block

Rocket Ship Car Definitely Better Than Ferrari Limo

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

You have to wonder why rolling up to your pending nuptials in the Ferrari F360 limo is even on the table when things like the Rocket Ship Car exist. This retired amusement park ride from the Euclid Beach Park in Ohio was transformed into a custom people-pleaser with some serious hardware in the till. According to the proprietors of RocketShipCar.com, owners of this chrometastic creation, this sucker is blessed with a stroked 512 cubic-inch Chevy big block making 525 HP. With seating for twelve and acres of exterior neon lights, this thing has more retro style than an Elvis convention. (Thanks wcaspian)

Big-Block 1967 Chevrolet El Camino Higher Than Just 5280 Feet

Murilee Martin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Once again, Denver's own Kitt has found an interesting vehicle parked on the streets of her city, and had camera in hand to capture it for use. Now, this might actually be a "big-block" El Camino (with a 267 or 305 or even a six-banger under the hood0, but then you figure there's no point in doing an emblem upgrade on a total beater, right? For that matter, it might not even be a '67, despite the grille, what with the parts swapping that takes place with these cartrucks; note the Malibu emblem on the glovebox lid. No matter, because on Maximum El Camino Day we love all truckcars, not just the ones that can withstand the scrutiny of uptight car judges! Be sure to make the jump and catch the rest of the photos in Part 2.

Attract Stalkers With Your New 1970 Chevelle SS 396!

Murilee Martin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:45:00 EDT

Sure, it's Maximum El Camino Day, but we mustn't forget that the classic El Caminos of the '64-72 Musclecar Era were Chevelles with truck beds. Here's an ad for the '70 Chevelle SS 396, which wisely doesn't make any references to the 396's LS6 big brother. Hey, maybe the G8amino will have hood pins as a factory option!

The V8-Powered Snowblower Owns Frosty's Ass

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:30:00 EST

What do you do when you have a 454 c.i. chevy big block V8 and a massive amount of winter precipitation? While there are those among us that would rather toss it in a LeCar, Kai Grundt decided a six-year journey to create the world's greatest V8-powered snowblower was the way to go. Remember: engine displacement = snow displacement. There's no price on this monster, though the company claims that it'll build one. Either way, it's fun to look at. Full details below the jump:

From the product description page:

454 cubic inch Chevrolet big block engine.

Complete with new components that include;

§ Moroso Air scoop w/functional butterfly valves.

§ Holley Street Avenger 4160 with electric choke and chrome dual feed lines w/gauge.

§ Edelbrock Polished Air gap intake manifold.

§ Moroso Electric water pump

§ Upswept exhaust headers w/pipe wrap.

§ Dual exhaust stacks w/internal baffles, shields and turn outs.

§ High performance ignition system - complete.

§ Custom aluminum rear mounted 4 core radiator w/expansion tank.

§ Thermostatically controlled dual electric cooling fans.

§ 88 amp one wire alternator.

§ Gear reduction starter motor.

§ Engine block heater.

§ Chrome dress up package includes oil pan, timing cover assembly, rocker covers, distributor hold down.

§ Aero quip hoses with clear anodized fittings.

§ Two stage 42 inch wide auger assembly complete with electric clutch.

§ Hydraulic directional chute adjustment. (Left/Right, Up and Down.)

§ Shear pin protection.

§ Custom stainless steel under carriage and main frame.

§ Custom hydraulic pump with pressure compensated flow diverter valve.

§ Adjustable dash mounted flow control for drive wheel speeds.

§ Dual bearing mounted walking beams ensure smooth operation complete with hydraulic slave cylinders for 'lock' or 'float' modes of operation.

§ Custom hydraulic oil tank with 10 micron filtration.

§ Custom fuel tank.

§ Optima spiral wound battery with battery tray.

§ Dual hydraulic motors coupled to four drive wheels offer zero turning radius.

§ Custom tire groove pattern applied to large heavy duty phenolic tires.

§ Custom dashboard assembly with cup holder.

§ Safety tether /emergency stop switch.

§ Full instrumentation with illuminated marine quality gauges includes engine temp, oil pressure, volts and tachometer.

§ Marine quality weather tight switches.

§ Dual blue strobe lights in sealed enclosure.

§ Dual 100 watt flood type yard lights.

§ Weather tight electrical connectors with fuse panel.

§ Custom handle bars heated with engine coolant.

§ Custom spring return to center hydraulic directional control valves.

§ Custom dash mounted throttle control with 'Hurst' shifter.

§ Fully assembled, ready to run with synthetic fluids.

§ Complete three year warranty.
(h/t SLRSpeedShop)[V8Snowblowers]

How Big's Your Chevy Big-Block?

Ray Wert — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:25:10 EDT

That right there's a 522 big-block Chevy engine full of Twin Turbo goodness from the boys at Nelson Racing. It's got an output of about 2000 hp, and requires a parachute on the rear bumper. Not too shabby if you ask us. In fact, it's just plain sick — but sick in an absolutely beautiful way.

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Big Block Snowblower

Mike Spinelli — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:33:10 EST

With a decent spot of snow coming up the eastern seaboard later today, those of us of Jalopnik Northeast wouldn't mind having one of these suckers to pilot across the sidewalks of our beloved urban jungle. We'd watch the small dogs rotate with fear in their sweaters from Bergdorf Goodman as we turn the 412 V8 horses of the 454ci Chevrolet engine on the plowed-in mound that was once our Japanese-built, mid-engine convertible. Sure beats the VVT-i powered shovel we'd plotted out in our head last night.

For the man with everything - the V8 snowblower [Gizmag]

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