Ollieboy,
The SB Chevy looks like it grew all by itself in the 240 engine bay; lots of room, and easy hookup. The hardest part on this project was the installation of the B&M click shifter for the 700R4 trans, which required some cutting of the floor pan and fabrication to make everything line up. (On my first conversion, a 78 262 Bertone, I used a turbo 350 trans and the stock Volvo auto shifter worked OK.) I also utilized a Chevy driveshaft, which has to be cut to length and fitted with a Volvo u-joint for connecting to the rear end. As far as the springs and suspension go, I switched to IPD lowering springs, which give the car a great look, but are pretty stiff. I had the local pipe bender make up a rumbly dual exhaust setup, which connect on the front end to stock Chevy cast iron manifolds. It is a driving work in progress, and is currently down for installation of the GT gauge panel, with all new VDO gauges including a programmable speedo. I will post new pix of the car as I complete each task.