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xlinebackerx · 03-06-2006, 06:16 PM

i was just thinkin about a engine i should put into my truck. i would like to know what you guys think. also should i keep it low or put it to stock height.

Bowtie67 · 03-06-2006, 06:35 PM

First Welcome to the board, Second questions like this should probally be directed into the proper forum where a lot of guys there can give you some better hints on ways to go or what exactly your after. Third, I guess if I had a choice or the two I would go for the 502, but being I like to conserve a little bit of fuel I'll stay with my small block..

97silv5.7 · 03-06-2006, 06:48 PM

Welcome to the board!

71SWBChevy · 03-06-2006, 07:26 PM

from KY! Bigger is better get the 502!

HotRod71 · 03-06-2006, 07:41 PM

Welcome from TN

xlinebackerx · 03-06-2006, 07:50 PM

what engine should i put in my truck

hotrodhomi · 03-06-2006, 08:03 PM

What can you afford is the question.

krue · 03-06-2006, 08:11 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Pics of your ride are required.

Jerry Jones · 03-06-2006, 08:20 PM

That looks like a great project, as always... more cubic inches... more better.

from Northern California

**N2TRUX** · 03-06-2006, 08:25 PM

If your gonna go big, go as big as you can. The 502 is a very nice motor. You may as well go for it and get a RamJet 502.
Yes, low is the way to go...

hotrodhomi · 03-07-2006, 01:20 AM

RamJet, who would want one of those? JK

chevy72blu · 03-07-2006, 01:55 AM

Im curious where you're going to get the money to buy a 502 BBC to drop in your 250I6 truck at 16.

Im 18... and I've spent the better part of two years piecing together my motor- doing absolutely all the work myself.

Edit: Sorry if that came off as harsh. But on the other boards I frequent, posts from 16 year olds asking "Should I get NOSSS or a huge BLOWER on my car?" get old quickly. I realize that wasnt what you were saying, but its similar.

HeavyD · 03-07-2006, 03:33 AM

I vote for a 502.

raycn66 · 03-07-2006, 08:38 AM

Welcome from Clayton, NC. I am glad to see you are thinking about a big block. Small blocks are awsome too, but I can't help myself, "I like them there big blocks" It all hinges on what you are trying to accomplish; for me, I would go for the 502 because it is easier to build power with cubic inch. However, I would explore my options by looking at a Bill Mictchell 509 crate motor (a better built chevy engine with much more power). If I am not mistaken, a 502 requires an electric fuel pump, but the 509 from Bill Mitchell accepts a mechanical one. And dollar wise the 509 is very close to the same as GM 502 crate engine. Good luck!

dwaite72lnghrn · 03-08-2006, 09:56 PM

Welcome from PA. I went from 402BBC to a HT502BBC. fuel mileage about the same 10MPG. This engine was for my 1ton for towing and hauling. A crate HT502(328hp/516lbfttq) was about $5500 and hard to find. A HO502(450hp/516lbfttq) was about $6600 and a RamJet 502(502hp/510lbfttq) was $9800. to the HT add electric fuel pump/water pump/high tq starter. to the HO add Fuel injection off a late '80-early '90's 454(comes with a intank fuel pump). Ramjet needs a fuel pump.
If its your C10 then the BBC will lower it for you.
The HO454(450hp) crate is about $5500.
Then you will need the engine mounts accs brackets and such. It is easiest to get a serpentine setup(junk yard $100 and up or factory $780) as everything would be there. Not sure on a rebuilt 454 cost as location would drive the price. Good luck I dreamt for 4 year before I took the plunge.
Also what tranny do you have now as the 502's come with a 14" flexplate and a 3 on the tree will not stand up to well to a BBC.

03-06-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
xlinebackerx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 10	the new 502 or the always nice 454 i was just thinkin about a engine i should put into my truck. i would like to know what you guys think. also should i keep it low or put it to stock height. __________________ 68 chevy stepside shortbed 250 6cyl First car at 16(still 16)

03-06-2006, 06:35 PM	#2
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 First Welcome to the board, Second questions like this should probally be directed into the proper forum where a lot of guys there can give you some better hints on ways to go or what exactly your after. Third, I guess if I had a choice or the two I would go for the 502, but being I like to conserve a little bit of fuel I'll stay with my small block.. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

03-06-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Welcome to the board! __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

03-06-2006, 07:26 PM	#4
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 from KY! Bigger is better get the 502! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

03-06-2006, 07:41 PM	#5
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Welcome from TN __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

03-06-2006, 07:50 PM	#6
xlinebackerx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 10	502 or 454 what engine should i put in my truck __________________ 68 chevy stepside shortbed 250 6cyl First car at 16(still 16)

03-06-2006, 08:03 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: 502 or 454 What can you afford is the question. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-06-2006, 08:11 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Pics of your ride are required. __________________ "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"

03-06-2006, 08:20 PM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 That looks like a great project, as always... more cubic inches... more better. from Northern California __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-06-2006, 08:25 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 If your gonna go big, go as big as you can. The 502 is a very nice motor. You may as well go for it and get a RamJet 502. Yes, low is the way to go... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-07-2006, 01:20 AM	#11
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 RamJet, who would want one of those? JK __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-07-2006, 01:55 AM	#12
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Im curious where you're going to get the money to buy a 502 BBC to drop in your 250I6 truck at 16. Im 18... and I've spent the better part of two years piecing together my motor- doing absolutely all the work myself. Edit: Sorry if that came off as harsh. But on the other boards I frequent, posts from 16 year olds asking "Should I get NOSSS or a huge BLOWER on my car?" get old quickly. I realize that wasnt what you were saying, but its similar. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e Last edited by chevy72blu; 03-07-2006 at 01:59 AM.

03-07-2006, 03:33 AM	#13
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 I vote for a 502. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-07-2006, 08:38 AM	#14
raycn66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 27	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Welcome from Clayton, NC. I am glad to see you are thinking about a big block. Small blocks are awsome too, but I can't help myself, "I like them there big blocks" It all hinges on what you are trying to accomplish; for me, I would go for the 502 because it is easier to build power with cubic inch. However, I would explore my options by looking at a Bill Mictchell 509 crate motor (a better built chevy engine with much more power). If I am not mistaken, a 502 requires an electric fuel pump, but the 509 from Bill Mitchell accepts a mechanical one. And dollar wise the 509 is very close to the same as GM 502 crate engine. Good luck! __________________ ray

03-08-2006, 09:56 PM	#15
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: the new 502 or the always nice 454 Welcome from PA. I went from 402BBC to a HT502BBC. fuel mileage about the same 10MPG. This engine was for my 1ton for towing and hauling. A crate HT502(328hp/516lbfttq) was about $5500 and hard to find. A HO502(450hp/516lbfttq) was about $6600 and a RamJet 502(502hp/510lbfttq) was $9800. to the HT add electric fuel pump/water pump/high tq starter. to the HO add Fuel injection off a late '80-early '90's 454(comes with a intank fuel pump). Ramjet needs a fuel pump. If its your C10 then the BBC will lower it for you. The HO454(450hp) crate is about $5500. Then you will need the engine mounts accs brackets and such. It is easiest to get a serpentine setup(junk yard $100 and up or factory $780) as everything would be there. Not sure on a rebuilt 454 cost as location would drive the price. Good luck I dreamt for 4 year before I took the plunge. Also what tranny do you have now as the 502's come with a 14" flexplate and a 3 on the tree will not stand up to well to a BBC. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne Last edited by dwaite72lnghrn; 03-08-2006 at 10:02 PM.



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