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454 has arrived
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Racer
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From: Bowie MD
454 has arrived
Was a long day of transporting, minor hiccups, and sore backs, but I finally got my hands on a 454. The big block dream continues. 
Got a great deal on it, from a guy who builds them. Nothing like walking into a garage and seeing four 454s the floor.
Put it on a 750lb stand, big mistake (got the correct size/length bolts after two trips to Lowe's
). It flexed enough to look pretty dangerous, so I will have to find a 1000lb stand this week. At least I got a stand for the 350 when I finally pull it out. Can't wait to get this thing into the '69!
Hopefully I can start the teardown next weekend! Might not have to bore it out. Let the insanity begin
(there IS a tire under there)
Got a great deal on it, from a guy who builds them. Nothing like walking into a garage and seeing four 454s the floor.
Put it on a 750lb stand, big mistake (got the correct size/length bolts after two trips to Lowe's
). It flexed enough to look pretty dangerous, so I will have to find a 1000lb stand this week. At least I got a stand for the 350 when I finally pull it out. Can't wait to get this thing into the '69!Hopefully I can start the teardown next weekend! Might not have to bore it out. Let the insanity begin
(there IS a tire under there)
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by Jughead
You guys got me looking for another block, to build something more agressive.
Now let’s see what the boy has in mind for that Puppy. Wild or Wild Beast.
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Racer
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From: Bowie MD
I am going to shoot for 400-500 hp/ft-lb of torque. That will be easier if I end up needing to bore the cylinders, but I may not have to. The heads are marine heads and may breathe well, I'll see what I've got when I tear it down.
I do unfortunately have a cast-iron crank. For my goals, will I need to move to a forged crank?
I do unfortunately have a cast-iron crank. For my goals, will I need to move to a forged crank?
Last edited by nihil; May 15, 2006 at 12:10 PM.