looking for advice on 454 engine
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looking for advice on 454 engine
I'm looking to buy a 454 engine for my next vette project. I have two to pick from:
454 complete, needs rebuilt, $450
454, new generation, 4 bolt main, long block. $300
I'm calling on both engines tomorrow and am leaning towards the 454 4 bolt main engine. What is the differance between the two? old Gen vs New gen.
Which one would you go with? Both are priced right.
454 complete, needs rebuilt, $450
454, new generation, 4 bolt main, long block. $300
I'm calling on both engines tomorrow and am leaning towards the 454 4 bolt main engine. What is the differance between the two? old Gen vs New gen.
Which one would you go with? Both are priced right.
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Re: looking for advice on 454 engine (Mr D.)
I dunno. Both sound good. I'd lean towards the 4-bolt. Unless one's already been overbored. In which case I'd avoid the overbored engine, even if it had the 4-bolt mains. Try to find out more details of each engine.
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Re: looking for advice on 454 engine (Mr D.)
2 issues to consider:
1. does the new engine have a fuel pump boss or is elec fuel pump requ'd? (advantage-old block)
2. does the new block make it easier (i.e. cheaper) to use a roller cam ? (advantage, new block).
As stated above, assuming both are STD bore. Otherwise, I'd get the one not bored.
1. does the new engine have a fuel pump boss or is elec fuel pump requ'd? (advantage-old block)
2. does the new block make it easier (i.e. cheaper) to use a roller cam ? (advantage, new block).
As stated above, assuming both are STD bore. Otherwise, I'd get the one not bored.
