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72shadetree · 11-04-2002, 01:27 AM

my 72 is a 402 trk but got a 350 init.was thinking about going to bb but been told theyre over priced around here for a rebuildable on which is what i prefer.whats the normal price for a good rebuildable bb around va/nc thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-05-2002, 01:02 AM

IF your looking for an engine to rebuild, and looking for dollars verses smiles, (or $ vrs H.P.) You can not go wrong with a small block, and you will also never beat a small block.
That is onless you find an idiot who has no idea what a 427 is, and they'll give it to you for free just to clear up the corner of the garage since there kid ain't gonna do anything with it.

Hooter · 11-05-2002, 01:05 AM

just make sure you dont buy a 366

Longhorn Man · 11-05-2002, 01:09 AM

Good point. 366 and tall deck 427 engines pretty much blow, onless you wanna drop 10K into them.

**BIG ORANGE** · 11-05-2002, 09:51 AM

Hey shadetree I got the oringnal 402 that come out of Big Orange and I'm not to far from you,the engine run great just had some miles on it and I had the other BB to build to go in it,
I'll take 500.00 for it. All it needs is the brackets for the frontend of it,I even have the Qjet that came on it and hei,let me know what you think.I'm in upper SC

Longhorn Man · 11-05-2002, 11:31 PM

That is a screamin deal there.

hllblly1972gmc · 11-06-2002, 12:15 AM

The 366's suck. Stay away from them. But the 427 tall deck is one of the best platforms for a great engine. Even on a budget. The TD 427 with a 454 crank, .4 longer rods, and .110 over 454 pistons makes 477 cubic inch. the only drawback to the tall deck is the price of after market manifolds and distributers. And also do not use the stock heads, the ones that came on the tall deck. Also in a 67-72 4x4 application, they give you a little nore room to mount headers, but also ride closer to brake booster and ac unit if the truck has it. most 427 TD's are 4 bolts, and are drilled for oil coolers. With stroker cranks they can be built to 550 cubic inches, I built mine for under 5 grand.

72shadetree · 11-06-2002, 01:30 AM

thanks all talked to a guy today about where i might find one he said he had a 402 compete brackets and all was running when pulled high milage and he would gaurntee the block to be right for 300 going to look at it this weekend

big orange ill keep u in mind it this fails

RED67 · 11-06-2002, 09:54 AM

go w/the torque(BB)

**Desert Rat** · 11-06-2002, 09:37 PM

If you put a Big Block in it,youll wonder why you didnt along time ago.and all your future ride projects will probably end up with them.the $300 deal is a steal if it runs,i sell rebuilders for $250 if Big Oranges runs $500 is a good deal.the spendy part it the brackets and pulleys if you want short water pump stuff,if you dont care about originality look put on long pump i sell that stuff,AC,PS,Alt,Pulleys for $125 just the PS pump without brackets for short pump cost more than that

11-04-2002, 01:27 AM	#1
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	big block my 72 is a 402 trk but got a 350 init.was thinking about going to bb but been told theyre over priced around here for a rebuildable on which is what i prefer.whats the normal price for a good rebuildable bb around va/nc thanks __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-05-2002, 01:05 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	just make sure you dont buy a 366 __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-05-2002, 09:51 AM	#5
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	BB for you Hey shadetree I got the oringnal 402 that come out of Big Orange and I'm not to far from you,the engine run great just had some miles on it and I had the other BB to build to go in it, I'll take 500.00 for it. All it needs is the brackets for the frontend of it,I even have the Qjet that came on it and hei,let me know what you think.I'm in upper SC __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-06-2002, 01:30 AM	#8
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	thanks all talked to a guy today about where i might find one he said he had a 402 compete brackets and all was running when pulled high milage and he would gaurntee the block to be right for 300 going to look at it this weekend big orange ill keep u in mind it this fails __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-06-2002, 09:54 AM	#9
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 779	go w/the torque(BB) __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

11-05-2002, 01:02 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	IF your looking for an engine to rebuild, and looking for dollars verses smiles, (or $ vrs H.P.) You can not go wrong with a small block, and you will also never beat a small block. That is onless you find an idiot who has no idea what a 427 is, and they'll give it to you for free just to clear up the corner of the garage since there kid ain't gonna do anything with it.

11-05-2002, 01:09 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Good point. 366 and tall deck 427 engines pretty much blow, onless you wanna drop 10K into them.

11-05-2002, 11:31 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That is a screamin deal there.

11-06-2002, 12:15 AM	#7
hllblly1972gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 16	The 366's suck. Stay away from them. But the 427 tall deck is one of the best platforms for a great engine. Even on a budget. The TD 427 with a 454 crank, .4 longer rods, and .110 over 454 pistons makes 477 cubic inch. the only drawback to the tall deck is the price of after market manifolds and distributers. And also do not use the stock heads, the ones that came on the tall deck. Also in a 67-72 4x4 application, they give you a little nore room to mount headers, but also ride closer to brake booster and ac unit if the truck has it. most 427 TD's are 4 bolts, and are drilled for oil coolers. With stroker cranks they can be built to 550 cubic inches, I built mine for under 5 grand.

11-06-2002, 09:37 PM	#10
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	If you put a Big Block in it,youll wonder why you didnt along time ago.and all your future ride projects will probably end up with them.the $300 deal is a steal if it runs,i sell rebuilders for $250 if Big Oranges runs $500 is a good deal.the spendy part it the brackets and pulleys if you want short water pump stuff,if you dont care about originality look put on long pump i sell that stuff,AC,PS,Alt,Pulleys for $125 just the PS pump without brackets for short pump cost more than that



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