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earl84 · 10-18-2015, 09:05 AM

I swapped in a 454, turned out to be a lot more work and a lot more difficult than I figured. I really like it, but if you want to get this done quickly and without lots of head scratching and little expenses that will add up, I would go with a replacement 350. You already know everything works, fits perfectly, no modifications required.
If it were me, I would go with chevy mike's suggestion and get the engine from Summit. Easiest and most economical route, and for the most part, your budget is set and won't continue to grow with unexpected stuff that is bound to pop up.

10-18-2015, 09:05 AM	#8
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Engine options? Threw a Rod. I swapped in a 454, turned out to be a lot more work and a lot more difficult than I figured. I really like it, but if you want to get this done quickly and without lots of head scratching and little expenses that will add up, I would go with a replacement 350. You already know everything works, fits perfectly, no modifications required. If it were me, I would go with chevy mike's suggestion and get the engine from Summit. Easiest and most economical route, and for the most part, your budget is set and won't continue to grow with unexpected stuff that is bound to pop up.