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sixty9boss302 · 12-21-2002, 07:07 PM

Hey everyone, i just got another gm and i need some info. Its a 1976 3/4 ton pickup in not the best condition. Body actually does not have a ton of rust (less than my 90 jimmy has) but its dented up pretty good and the interior is trashed.

The main reason i got it is for the engine. I'm want to take it out and rebuild it just so i can learn about engines. Its a 454 and i was wandering a few things. Is this engine rare? I haven't been able to find much about it on here. How much horsepower was it rated at and how much does it actually make? Also would you recommend i chilton or haynes manual? I heard that its a good idea to have both.

Got any advice for me being new to engine work? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

86SILVERADO · 12-21-2002, 08:53 PM

Welcome aboard. I'm new here myself. I never thought much of chiltons manuals. I think Haynes are better but not by much. The best bet is a shop manual. One book that will be invaluable though is HP Automotive books "How To Rebuild Your Big Block Chevy". I can't tell you much about big blocks except that if I really needed that kind of power I would probably go with a diesel because of fuel economy, nothing against big blocks I just don't have that kind of $$$ to "burn" (in the cylinders that is).

Good luck and most importantly, have fun!

Norris

75stepside · 12-21-2002, 10:55 PM

the best advice i can give ya is to find someone local to you that has done it before... this way, when something stumps ya, you can always rely on them... check out some restoration websites (like mine!!!

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sixty9boss302 · 12-22-2002, 01:45 AM

thanks guys, amazing work 75stepside. I read your whole background and progress. I wish i had the time and knowledge to do a resteration so right like that.

sixty9boss302 · 12-22-2002, 01:46 AM

does anyone happen to know the engine specs for the 454?

gchemist · 12-22-2002, 11:10 PM

Welcome to the board.

Here is a link to my engine write up. Buys a factory manual for your truck off www.ebaymotors.com if you can find one. There are plenty of books at the book stores on how to rebuild top notch street motors. The stock 454's have plenty of torque but low on HP. A few mods however can make the BB one mean tire roasting beast. Ask the questions you like. If we can't answer it we can point you to someone who can. There is plenty of information on the web.

12-21-2002, 07:07 PM	#1
sixty9boss302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pa Posts: 4	new guy needs help Hey everyone, i just got another gm and i need some info. Its a 1976 3/4 ton pickup in not the best condition. Body actually does not have a ton of rust (less than my 90 jimmy has) but its dented up pretty good and the interior is trashed. The main reason i got it is for the engine. I'm want to take it out and rebuild it just so i can learn about engines. Its a 454 and i was wandering a few things. Is this engine rare? I haven't been able to find much about it on here. How much horsepower was it rated at and how much does it actually make? Also would you recommend i chilton or haynes manual? I heard that its a good idea to have both. Got any advice for me being new to engine work? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton with a big block 454

12-22-2002, 01:45 AM	#4
sixty9boss302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pa Posts: 4	thanks guys, amazing work 75stepside. I read your whole background and progress. I wish i had the time and knowledge to do a resteration so right like that. __________________ 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton with a big block 454

12-22-2002, 01:46 AM	#5
sixty9boss302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pa Posts: 4	does anyone happen to know the engine specs for the 454? __________________ 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton with a big block 454

12-22-2002, 11:10 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the board. Here is a link to my engine write up. Buys a factory manual for your truck off www.ebaymotors.com if you can find one. There are plenty of books at the book stores on how to rebuild top notch street motors. The stock 454's have plenty of torque but low on HP. A few mods however can make the BB one mean tire roasting beast. Ask the questions you like. If we can't answer it we can point you to someone who can. There is plenty of information on the web. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-21-2002, 08:53 PM	#2
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Welcome aboard. I'm new here myself. I never thought much of chiltons manuals. I think Haynes are better but not by much. The best bet is a shop manual. One book that will be invaluable though is HP Automotive books "How To Rebuild Your Big Block Chevy". I can't tell you much about big blocks except that if I really needed that kind of power I would probably go with a diesel because of fuel economy, nothing against big blocks I just don't have that kind of $$$ to "burn" (in the cylinders that is). Good luck and most importantly, have fun! Norris

12-21-2002, 10:55 PM	#3
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	the best advice i can give ya is to find someone local to you that has done it before... this way, when something stumps ya, you can always rely on them... check out some restoration websites (like mine!!! )



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