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At least for the Corvette, the 454 was an optional engine in the 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1974 model years.
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you could get a 454 from 70-74 if i remember correctly. it replaced the 427.
i know my 72 has one that is a monster and even though my 00 has been worked over to 450 rwhp the 500ft/lbs of torque at 3000rpms that my 454 puts out just destroys it off the line. As far as identification, externally balanced is a big ID point, the 427 was internally balanced so look for a weighted dampner.
i know my 72 has one that is a monster and even though my 00 has been worked over to 450 rwhp the 500ft/lbs of torque at 3000rpms that my 454 puts out just destroys it off the line. As far as identification, externally balanced is a big ID point, the 427 was internally balanced so look for a weighted dampner.
Last edited by baxsom; Nov 18, 2012 at 06:54 AM.
