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cweber · 03-28-2011, 04:45 PM

Well Im going to pick up my next project that probably wont get finished. Its an 84 shorty. I was gonna scrap my 84 long bed to build the short wide, but am starting to think neh. I recently got a 454 that needs gone through and wouldnt mind putting that in the shorty. Should I go rat or with a newer 5.3 liter? My long bed has a 350 with about 350hp and 380tq. It doesnt seem like enough sometimes but I also dont get any traction either. lol Opinions?

jrcaprai · 03-28-2011, 05:29 PM

Do you have a 5.3 LS already ???

cweber · 03-28-2011, 06:52 PM

No I do not. And it sounds pretty easy to get 500 horse from that 454 which sparks my interest.
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3r!c84 · 03-28-2011, 08:09 PM

go with a new 5.3 or 6.0 ls and never look back !

CrazyJesster · 03-28-2011, 08:54 PM

the 5.3s and 6.0s are easy to get power from also. id go 6.0 thats what i will do some day to my 82swb. my 84swb will stay carbed but yeah go LS power

69GMC910 · 03-28-2011, 09:13 PM

I'm voting BIG BLOCK!!! I too plan on doing a SWB this year, and I'll definately be cramming a 700HP Vortec Pro Performance 496 in it!

cweber · 03-29-2011, 10:48 AM

How much does machine work usually run to rebuild the 454? Just a ballpark assuming that nothing major is wrong.

BigBlocksRule · 03-29-2011, 11:47 AM

That VortecPro is gonna be a tough engine to beat - Mark is an expert at extracting every hp out of a big block!

cweber · 03-29-2011, 02:09 PM

Well Crap!!! I think I may just stick with the 350. Anyone interseted in a 454?

03-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
cweber Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fay, OK Posts: 69	Project 84 SWB Well Im going to pick up my next project that probably wont get finished. Its an 84 shorty. I was gonna scrap my 84 long bed to build the short wide, but am starting to think neh. I recently got a 454 that needs gone through and wouldnt mind putting that in the shorty. Should I go rat or with a newer 5.3 liter? My long bed has a 350 with about 350hp and 380tq. It doesnt seem like enough sometimes but I also dont get any traction either. lol Opinions?

03-28-2011, 05:29 PM	#2
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: Project 84 SWB Do you have a 5.3 LS already ???

03-28-2011, 06:52 PM	#3
cweber Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fay, OK Posts: 69	Re: Project 84 SWB No I do not. And it sounds pretty easy to get 500 horse from that 454 which sparks my interest. Posted via Mobile Device

03-28-2011, 08:09 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Project 84 SWB go with a new 5.3 or 6.0 ls and never look back ! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

03-28-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: Project 84 SWB the 5.3s and 6.0s are easy to get power from also. id go 6.0 thats what i will do some day to my 82swb. my 84swb will stay carbed but yeah go LS power __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842 Last edited by CrazyJesster; 03-28-2011 at 08:54 PM.

03-28-2011, 09:13 PM	#6
69GMC910 MOTORHEAD! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Devon AB, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Project 84 SWB I'm voting BIG BLOCK!!! I too plan on doing a SWB this year, and I'll definately be cramming a 700HP Vortec Pro Performance 496 in it! __________________ 82 GMC High Sierra VortecPro 496 12 Bolt, 3.42's AFR 265 Holley 850 Performer RPM Air Gap Hooker 2455's TCI Turbo 400 Super Street Fighter TRRC 12 Bolt Eaton Posi Mark Williams Axles Cal-Tracs Hoosier 30x10.5 Radial Slick Full weight long box pickup Current best- 11.33@117mph

03-29-2011, 10:48 AM	#7
cweber Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fay, OK Posts: 69	Re: Project 84 SWB How much does machine work usually run to rebuild the 454? Just a ballpark assuming that nothing major is wrong. Last edited by cweber; 03-29-2011 at 10:48 AM.

03-29-2011, 11:47 AM	#8
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Project 84 SWB That VortecPro is gonna be a tough engine to beat - Mark is an expert at extracting every hp out of a big block!

03-29-2011, 02:09 PM	#9
cweber Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fay, OK Posts: 69	Re: Project 84 SWB Well Crap!!! I think I may just stick with the 350. Anyone interseted in a 454?



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