1977 Chevy Impala 1000 horse power

1977 CHEVROLET IMPALA
205,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGJOEGRIZZLY
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I'm currently in the process of restoring my impala. i was gonna keep the stock 305 v8 but that isnt exactly working out. so i was just wondering what size/type of engine to put into it. i want to absolutely maximize my horse power tourqe and all around performance. what would you recommend i put into it? room really isnt a problem the car is huge! any answer is welcome if u can put in a list of parts. that would be wonderful. i want the most powerful engine i can put in there!
Apr 25, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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We only recommend direct replacememt parts.
May 4, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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BIGJOEGRIZZLY
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oh ok thanks anyway. well maybe ill just fix this one. one more question. now my impala is blowing white smoke. im really hoping it isnt the head gasket. i had a really bad antifreeze leak. my thermostat housing was cracked in half. i fixed that but then a grommit and a hose failed and was spraying collant all over my engine. could that be it?
May 6, 2009 at 6:37 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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White smoke usually indicates that there is coolant getting into the combustion chamber. If I had to guess, I would say head gasket or intake.
May 6, 2009 at 6:54 PM