What to do with a 454 plus a 4 Bolt 350?

[bill3rail]

Originally Posted by 100%Chevy

I have a motorhome 454 in my 65 Impala.
Yours is a low hp,high low end torque(RV cam) with probably a th-400 trans.The trans may or may not have a trans brake on the rear.If it has,the tail shaft and housing will need to be replaced for use in a car.Otherwise,the trans will work in a truck because of the bolt on yoke.
I have a 86,G-30 motorhome with the 350 like yours.It has been a great engine,but like the 454,it is low hp and high low end torque.Also has the th-400 trans.
The motorhome style Onan generator is usually set-up for 120 volts only and most are not convertible to 220 volts.They also have the points style ignition.
I'm an electrician and find them very easy to use anywhere by adding to the wiring.They have their own fuel pump too,so like said,all you need is a tank.
You'lll be lucky if one is a 7000 watt unit-very desirable!
Mike.

Did you rebuild the 454 before dropping it in the Impala?

My guess is the 454 could be rebuilt into anything you wanted if it were to be dumped into a car or truck.

I am NOT an electrician, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night... so, what wiring needs to be added? Point ignition is easy, just file them a bit.

The Onan model plates can hardly be read.
Class C is a Emerald I, 5000 Watt.
Class A is a 6.5RV (I guess 6500 Watt).

Bill