Does size matter?
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Does size matter?
If you were looking a two 69 coupes that were identical in every condition but one had a NOM freshly rebuilt 427 and the other had a freshly rebuilt NOM 454 would it make any difference in the value ? Would you prefer at least to have a correctly sized engine if it isn't at least correctly numbered?
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Re: Does size matter? (Maurice)
I don't think that would matter at all, if there both fresh and done correctly...
Take the one with the best body paint, everything else being equal... :yesnod:
Take the one with the best body paint, everything else being equal... :yesnod:
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Re: Does size matter? (Maurice)
If both would be similar buildups - I would go with the 454.. More displacement = more torque.... The weight is the same - so why not go with 454???
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Safety Car
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Re: Does size matter? (GrandSportC3)
Doesnt the 427 have a shorter stroke? If so then that would make it rev up quicker. The 454 with its longer stroke may have a bit more tq. In a lighter car, definatly the 427. In a heavier car, maybe the 454 has the advantage. Its really a toss up. Depends on the application.
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Re: Does size matter? (Jvette73)
The 427 is a little bit more rev happy,but you could get a 454 to rev the same with a few bucks..I would go for the 454..Torque is a good thing :yesnod: :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Does size matter? (Maurice)
If your question is about resale value, I think the 427 is a little more nostalgic and therefore slightly more valuable.
A 454 will usually require a different balancer and flywheel as well, so the 454 may cost you a little more than the 427.
A 454 will usually require a different balancer and flywheel as well, so the 454 may cost you a little more than the 427.
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Re: Does size matter? (427V8)
Keith:
This is true....but just remember if you overbore a 454, even more cubes :).
I'm pretty happy with my 468. Had I to do it over again, I would have saved up the money and built a 500+ ci motor.
Just remember that when you overbore that 427 it will be around 434...
Not too much differance!
Not too much differance!
I'm pretty happy with my 468. Had I to do it over again, I would have saved up the money and built a 500+ ci motor.
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Re: Does size matter? (Jvette73)
Doesnt the 427 have a shorter stroke? If so then that would make it rev up quicker. The 454 with its longer stroke may have a bit more tq. In a lighter car, definatly the 427. In a heavier car, maybe the 454 has the advantage.
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Re: Does size matter? (69stingray)
Doesnt the 427 have a shorter stroke? If so then that would make it rev up quicker. The 454 with its longer stroke may have a bit more tq. In a lighter car, definatly the 427. In a heavier car, maybe the 454 has the advantage. Its really a toss up. Depends on the application.
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Re: Does size matter? (Maurice)
I am just trying to get a feel if you all think I will be hurting my resale value putting in a 454 or if it will make any difference since my 427 isn't original anyway.