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08-06-2002, 12:34 PM
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Location: Mexico, NY, USA
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Got offered a 454 today, should I take?
Hey Everyone: Well today I got offered a 454 out of a 1982 1ton pickup. Just wondering, we got a 350/350turbo now with 9" tailshaft, and lots of HP goodies. Is it worth the swap, and how much trouble will it be? Oh, by the way we have a 68C10 stepside. Need all my experts to help me with this decision, I can get this motor for $400. Will wait your reply. Thanks in advance.
 JoAnne
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08-06-2002, 12:39 PM
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If you don't want it I sure do.
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08-06-2002, 01:47 PM
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It's just a check engine lamp.
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Melbourne, FL
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Big blocks are always nice, but I would try to find out all I could about the history of the engine before I bought it. (machine work, problems, bored over, etc.) I've never done a big block swap, but from what I hear it's not that much of a problem. You might have trouble with your inner fender wells or running the exhaust, but other than that..... I know jack about transmissions, so I can't help you there. Hope i've helped.
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08-06-2002, 02:22 PM
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aka Crusher, Crushergmc
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Location: Oregon
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jjk3 is right about checking out the engine first but there is no worries on the exhaust clearance. As far as deciding to take it or not....If you have to ask, you've never owned a big block.
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08-06-2002, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA
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Our trucks came from the factory with big blocks, so the 454 swap wouldn't be a problem. Your TH350 has a 9 inch tail so a 700R4 would fit right in. If you do a 700R4, have a REPUTABLE tranny shop set it up for you and you'll be fine. I can't wait to get my 700 removed from a burned out Camaro and into my 402BB 1 Ton Longhorn!
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