454 vs 350 in my truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

onetoncrewcab · 05-02-2003, 09:26 PM

Hey All,
I have a 1970 Chevy pickup that I'm in the process of putting disk brakes in. I'm also putting the whole drive train from a 1985 Chevy Suburban into the truck. The Sub has a rebuilt 350 small block. I also have a rebuilt 454 in a 1982 Chev CrewCab 4x4 that I am thinking about parting out. I have a post on the 73-87 board about this. Hmmm...which engine should I use if I part out the crewcab???
The 350? The 454??

Decisions decisions.
Opinions? (there should not be a lack of THAT on this board!) LOL
Thanks
Mike
PS...If I don't part the crewcab, that will take care of my problem.

conman · 05-02-2003, 09:44 PM

No ?, put the big block in that half ton, you won't regret it!

**kwmech** · 05-02-2003, 09:47 PM

I wouldn't hesitate to install the big block, lots of fun

onetoncrewcab · 05-02-2003, 10:21 PM

Thanks! So far you all (well...both of you) are leaning the way that I have been thinking.

Mike

griesel72 · 05-02-2003, 10:22 PM

if i had access to a big block that i already owned, i'd slap it in there as quick as i could

onetoncrewcab · 05-02-2003, 10:23 PM

Oh yeah...the 454 is going to be hooked up to a 700R4 tranny. Any problems with that combination?
Mike

Rod · 05-02-2003, 10:57 PM

Hmm whats happening with the front diff and whatever tranny and transfer case combo from the 82? I'm looking for a front diff from a 1 ton. Rod

onetoncrewcab · 05-02-2003, 11:03 PM

Hi Rod,
The one ton has a 3/4 ton differential up front. It is not the correct one for the truck.

Mike

Rod · 05-02-2003, 11:15 PM

You sure... does it have a 60 or a 44 or something else cast into the webbing at the lower right corner of the diff pumpkin housing facing forward. Rod

lngbed71 · 05-03-2003, 12:27 AM

BB

O'l Buck · 05-03-2003, 01:19 AM

" There is no replacement for displacement " go with the 454

Iron-Butt · 05-03-2003, 02:44 AM

i would go with the 454.

lngbed71 · 05-03-2003, 10:30 AM

With a big block, you could do something like this.........and have much much more fun.

casey · 05-03-2003, 11:27 AM

keepim both, try the bb if the gas kills you switch

gr8scott51 · 05-03-2003, 11:39 AM

It's like p$n*s envy - everybody wants a bigger one. That being said - which engine is stronger? How much money do you want to spend? I'd love a blown big block, but it isn't in my budget. Good luck, Scott

gr8scott51 · 05-03-2003, 11:44 AM

Oh yeah, the tranny question.... Depends on how you drive, but that 700R4 won't take too much abuse. Better with a 400. Have you been watching the Copperhead project on "Trucks"? They beefed up a 400 and added an overdrive unit to take the power from the new 572. I suppose ther are a lot of 454/700R4 combinations on the road though.

krue · 05-03-2003, 04:12 PM

BIG BLOCK!

05-02-2003, 09:26 PM	#1
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	454 vs 350 in my truck Hey All, I have a 1970 Chevy pickup that I'm in the process of putting disk brakes in. I'm also putting the whole drive train from a 1985 Chevy Suburban into the truck. The Sub has a rebuilt 350 small block. I also have a rebuilt 454 in a 1982 Chev CrewCab 4x4 that I am thinking about parting out. I have a post on the 73-87 board about this. Hmmm...which engine should I use if I part out the crewcab??? The 350? The 454?? Decisions decisions. Opinions? (there should not be a lack of THAT on this board!) LOL Thanks Mike PS...If I don't part the crewcab, that will take care of my problem. __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

05-02-2003, 09:44 PM	#2
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	No ?, put the big block in that half ton, you won't regret it! __________________ Fayette Alabama

05-02-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Thanks! So far you all (well...both of you) are leaning the way that I have been thinking. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

05-02-2003, 10:22 PM	#5
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	if i had access to a big block that i already owned, i'd slap it in there as quick as i could __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-02-2003, 10:23 PM	#6
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Oh yeah...the 454 is going to be hooked up to a 700R4 tranny. Any problems with that combination? Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

05-02-2003, 09:47 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	I wouldn't hesitate to install the big block, lots of fun

05-02-2003, 10:57 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Hmm whats happening with the front diff and whatever tranny and transfer case combo from the 82? I'm looking for a front diff from a 1 ton. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-02-2003, 11:03 PM	#8
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Hi Rod, The one ton has a 3/4 ton differential up front. It is not the correct one for the truck. Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

05-02-2003, 11:15 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You sure... does it have a 60 or a 44 or something else cast into the webbing at the lower right corner of the diff pumpkin housing facing forward. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-03-2003, 12:27 AM	#10
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	BB __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

05-03-2003, 01:19 AM	#11
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	" There is no replacement for displacement " go with the 454 __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

05-03-2003, 02:44 AM	#12
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	i would go with the 454. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-03-2003, 10:30 AM	#13
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	With a big block, you could do something like this.........and have much much more fun. Attached Images __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

05-03-2003, 11:27 AM	#14
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	keepim both, try the bb if the gas kills you switch

05-03-2003, 11:39 AM	#15
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	It's like p$n*s envy - everybody wants a bigger one. That being said - which engine is stronger? How much money do you want to spend? I'd love a blown big block, but it isn't in my budget. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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05-03-2003, 11:44 AM	#16
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Oh yeah, the tranny question.... Depends on how you drive, but that 700R4 won't take too much abuse. Better with a 400. Have you been watching the Copperhead project on "Trucks"? They beefed up a 400 and added an overdrive unit to take the power from the new 572. I suppose ther are a lot of 454/700R4 combinations on the road though. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-03-2003, 04:12 PM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	BIG BLOCK! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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