attyman1968

I have a 66 coupe 427/425. It currently has the original 4 speed and rear end. It currently has a 454/425 hp crate motor in it. I have the original 427 rebuilt and on a motor stand. I haven't worried about putting the original motor in it because the 454 runs good and I didn't want to scratch the paint or damage anything in swapping the motor. Well that's all changed because my local tire store didn't put my locking pins in the left front knock off and the wheel came off after 8 miles and busted my fender. So now it's time to paint. I can't decide if it would be better to put the 427 back in the car or leave the 454 in it. I do like seeing the 427 sitting on the motor stand in the garage but it seems like it deserves to be in the car. Anyway, any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!!!

wmf62

if it ain't broke, don't fix it... run the 454 till it wears out, then swap...
Bill

RestoMike

Did the tire store take responsibility for the accident?

Nitrodamus

Put the 427 engine back in where it belongs and sell the 454!

Someday you or your close relatives may decide to sell the car... and if they do, those looking to buy may see the extra engine as a burden that has to be stored somewhere and/or the expense of having it put back in.

I've notice that many of the new midyear buyers have no automotive experience at all, so everything has to be done by a mechanic..

JMHO

Revfan

I vote swap and sell the 454.

isac

Your original rebuilt 427 do no good on a stand , It should be in the car.

uxojerry

I would put the 427 back in and build out the 454 for resale. Lots of C3 guys would be interested in a high hp 454 to replace their smog control, low performers.

floyd66

If you can put it in & drive it the same as you do now ( with no worries )DO IT. If your afraid to blow the engine DON'T !!!

cv67

leave the 454 in and flog it to death without guilt.

6D2148

427 in the car and 454 on engine stand to look at

Godholio

This, then swap/rebuild/sell,

93Polo

No worries of a rod putting a window in your Original motor.

midyearvette

......btw, those so called "safety pins" for your knock offs most of the time, will not keep an improperly installed wheel from coming off......

capevettes

Another example of why you Never Let ANYONE install your knockoffs.

I would run the 454 and keep the 427 fresh on the sidelines

wmf62

right... just ask Willie's Vette...
Bill

attyman1968

Thanks for all the input. Yes, tire store taking responsibility for the damage. 90% of me goes with the idea that its just a car and no one got hurt. The other 10% is pissed that my car is damamged!!! At least so far the store is taking responsibility. I called their insurance agent and I am waiting on an adjuster to look at it. I really don't rip on this car. It gets driven less than 800-1000 miles a year. In fact, I don't drive any of my vettes much so I am thinking that the 427 should be where it belongs which is in the car. My father-in-law has a 48 5 window GMC truck which I think I could talk him out of and that would be a good place for the 454. Less than 5000 miles on 454 so I wouldn't have to rebuild it.

mark6669

Marks69BB

Then you'll have the vette back to original and a killer pickup with a BB!

vt65

can't see a downside to that ...

Ironcross

If you dont replace the 427 now, when are you going to find time later on....