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krue · 01-08-2004, 06:21 PM

A friend of mine has recently told me he knows where a rebuilt 454 long block can be had for $500. Should I grab it or what?
What questions should I be asking about it?

Thanks, Krue

dinnut · 01-08-2004, 06:25 PM

do it!
dont forget brackets get expensive fast!!!!! try and get them if at all possible from this guy if he has them. i found a complete 454/400 for sale awhile back complete. had everything from aircleaner to air compressor to oil pan to kickdown for 900. should have got it but i couldnt afford it lol

desertchevy · 01-08-2004, 06:28 PM

That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Pull the pan if you can and look it over. Why was it pulled in the first place?

krue · 01-08-2004, 06:56 PM

Never was installed. Was building the engine for a car, then wrecked the car before finishing the engine.

Tx Firefighter · 01-08-2004, 07:37 PM

Figure on another 500-1000 bucks to get all of the big block special stuff to get it installed. I'm at like 2000 plus on all of my stuff, but I'm a obsessive freak.

Quagmire · 01-08-2004, 07:58 PM

there's a guy here local (in OKC) that has an 86 chevy 1 ton with 454/400 he's selling for $1k if anyone is interested.

shuttermutt · 01-08-2004, 08:36 PM

$500 for a big block is sweet. Almost too sweet, if you want my honest opinion. Still, if you can hear it run I'd jump on that. There's absolutely nothing like mashing on a big block to put a grin on your face.

krue · 01-08-2004, 10:28 PM

I am trying to get a little more info on it. But since I just spent 600 on the wife's stupid Intrepid (tranny) she is not gonna put up a fuss if I buy this engine.

miket · 01-08-2004, 10:44 PM

Krue:

I am not sure what shape your powerplant is in currently but I would find out ALOT about that motor before you decide to make the move. The reason I say this is the swap could get a little pricey and if the '54 your buying is basically a two bolt dog that isn't worth doing anything too then I am not sure your going to gain much.

I would hate to see someone end up buying a cheap BB and end up spending a little fortune on the swap parts only ending up with a few hundred horses and dismal torque. It would be really good to find out as mush as can about it before you go through the motions.

Didn't mean to play the deal down, just lookin out for ya!

meathead95 · 01-08-2004, 10:47 PM

i have been looking for a complete bb truck to pick up cheap so i can make my 2wd blazer a bb without having to hunt for all the parts

krue · 01-08-2004, 11:24 PM

Never mind, the engine has been sold. Have to keep my eyes open for another deal.

01-08-2004, 06:21 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	To big block or not? A friend of mine has recently told me he knows where a rebuilt 454 long block can be had for $500. Should I grab it or what? What questions should I be asking about it? Thanks, Krue __________________ "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"

01-08-2004, 06:25 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	do it! dont forget brackets get expensive fast!!!!! try and get them if at all possible from this guy if he has them. i found a complete 454/400 for sale awhile back complete. had everything from aircleaner to air compressor to oil pan to kickdown for 900. should have got it but i couldnt afford it lol __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 01-08-2004 at 06:27 PM.

01-08-2004, 06:28 PM	#3
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Pull the pan if you can and look it over. Why was it pulled in the first place? __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon

01-08-2004, 06:56 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Never was installed. Was building the engine for a car, then wrecked the car before finishing the engine. __________________ "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"

01-08-2004, 07:37 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Figure on another 500-1000 bucks to get all of the big block special stuff to get it installed. I'm at like 2000 plus on all of my stuff, but I'm a obsessive freak. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-08-2004, 07:58 PM	#6
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	there's a guy here local (in OKC) that has an 86 chevy 1 ton with 454/400 he's selling for $1k if anyone is interested. __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

01-08-2004, 08:36 PM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	$500 for a big block is sweet. Almost too sweet, if you want my honest opinion. Still, if you can hear it run I'd jump on that. There's absolutely nothing like mashing on a big block to put a grin on your face. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-08-2004, 10:28 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I am trying to get a little more info on it. But since I just spent 600 on the wife's stupid Intrepid (tranny) she is not gonna put up a fuss if I buy this engine. __________________ "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"

01-08-2004, 10:44 PM	#9
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Krue: I am not sure what shape your powerplant is in currently but I would find out ALOT about that motor before you decide to make the move. The reason I say this is the swap could get a little pricey and if the '54 your buying is basically a two bolt dog that isn't worth doing anything too then I am not sure your going to gain much. I would hate to see someone end up buying a cheap BB and end up spending a little fortune on the swap parts only ending up with a few hundred horses and dismal torque. It would be really good to find out as mush as can about it before you go through the motions. Didn't mean to play the deal down, just lookin out for ya! __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection Last edited by miket; 01-08-2004 at 10:56 PM.

01-08-2004, 10:47 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	i have been looking for a complete bb truck to pick up cheap so i can make my 2wd blazer a bb without having to hunt for all the parts __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-08-2004, 11:24 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Never mind, the engine has been sold. Have to keep my eyes open for another deal. __________________ "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"



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