|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 27, 2005 14:28:37 GMT -5
I am seriously considering just getting a 454 instead of building my little 350 for project Fixxxer.
I know a man who own a junkyard that is really fair with his prices and has a lot of junkyard jewels laying around. Last time I visited him, he had a 383 with Dart heads, a couple of 400 small blocks, and a 10:1 compression 454. It may be possible for me to get my hands on a destroked 400 too.
I also have a buddy at work that thinks his grandpa will sell me just a 454 block to rebuild. Sounds like a good project for this coming winter! ;D
I just think It would be cool to have the big block and I have plenty of room under the hood for one too. The only drawback I have heard about the big blocks is they like to break stuff and are not recommended to be reved to very high RPMs.
So I have plenty of options ranging from running through my own 350, picking up a 383 or 400, or even a 454. Please elaborate on your choices.
|
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Oct 27, 2005 14:51:36 GMT -5
i wouldnt really think about the destroked 400 they arent bad but it isnt really a budget motor and there is just other engines that are better. now the 400 is good and cheap if you do it right. but the 454 is still my choice for the truck.
|
|
|
|
Post by '68SuperchargedLT1Camaro on Oct 27, 2005 14:57:47 GMT -5
Hey Tommy, which truck will this motor be going in? The S-10?
|
|
|
|
Post by Evil Eric on Oct 27, 2005 15:12:33 GMT -5
I think the 400sb would be a nice choice. Still a small block, but you could put a low end cam in there that could pull a few stumps  plus you'll still be able to use SB parts/accessories that are usually a few bucks cheaper than BB stuff. |
|
|
|
Post by lt1sierra on Oct 27, 2005 15:14:29 GMT -5
I picked 454, more cubes.
|
|
|
|
Post by 94m6hardtopz on Oct 27, 2005 15:17:04 GMT -5
454ss, i race porche's
|
|
|
|
Post by '68SuperchargedLT1Camaro on Oct 27, 2005 15:51:41 GMT -5
What?  |
|
|
|
Post by Fire67 on Oct 27, 2005 16:17:52 GMT -5
I voted 400 just cause inches are inches... And I dont like big heavy big blocks... You can get more inches out of them, but the weight sucks.
Oh yeah, with the right stroke you can build that 400 block to some big inches, and its still lighter than a big block.
|
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 27, 2005 22:22:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I can stroke the 454 out if push comes to shove, that should offset the weight issues. I seen several rotating parts for the BBC cheap and can withstand lots of abuse. I am still leaning with most of you toward the BBC.
|
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 27, 2005 22:23:45 GMT -5
Hey Tommy, which truck will this motor be going in? The S-10? The engine will be going in the C10. Now that I think of it, If I do get a BBC for the C10, that will leave me with the 350 on the side. Maybe a future S10 project.  |
|
|
|
Post by 1bad2k2ta on Oct 27, 2005 22:30:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I can stroke the 454 out if push comes to shove, that should offset the weight issues. I seen several rotating parts for the BBC cheap and can withstand lots of abuse. I am still leaning with most of you toward the BBC. Yeah, now picture it with a big honkin' roots huffer stickin' out of the hood.  Okay, I know, I still need therapy.....but the Doctor says I'm getting better.  |
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Oct 27, 2005 23:30:38 GMT -5
na man that is normal  i like the blower idea. |
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 28, 2005 14:49:55 GMT -5
Blower..................mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Whoops, I just creamed my pants. |
|
|
|
Post by 94m6hardtopz on Oct 28, 2005 16:38:55 GMT -5
What? theres a rap song with that line in it. so i voted for the 454 so he could race 'porche's' |
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 28, 2005 18:00:58 GMT -5
Believe me, no fear if I get the 454. What about high RPMs with the big block? I have heard you can't rev them as high as a small block.
|
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 28, 2005 18:01:51 GMT -5
Please vote people! Need to hear from everyone!
|
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Oct 28, 2005 18:13:54 GMT -5
my friends 396=402 BBC spins happily to over 6000 RPM. but it has some work done to it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Scooter on Oct 31, 2005 13:18:02 GMT -5
If it is just a "toy" meaning not your daily driver & have access to a BB, then thats what I would go with. I would go with a 4" stroke crank making it 496ci. Then add whatever you want. Blower etc. A good 406 or larger sb would be ok but there is nothing like having a rat motor between your fenders.
|
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Oct 31, 2005 14:16:46 GMT -5
If it is just a "toy" meaning not your daily driver & have access to a BB, then thats what I would go with. I would go with a 4" stroke crank making it 496ci. Then add whatever you want. Blower etc. A good 406 or larger sb would be ok but there is nothing like having a rat motor between your fenders. there is something better. a Boss Hoss with a BBC ;D if you dont know about them www.bosshoss.com |
|
|
|
Post by DocSpeed on Oct 31, 2005 16:10:50 GMT -5
Thats just crazy!
|
|
|
|
Post by Scooter on Oct 31, 2005 18:55:32 GMT -5
OOPS!
Goofed up- 4.25" crank will make a 496.
|
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Nov 1, 2005 0:50:21 GMT -5
i thought that was just my style, that is until i looked at the price
|
|
|
|
Post by turtle on Nov 1, 2005 19:09:26 GMT -5
That bikes a monster  |
|
|
|
Post by AAron on Nov 2, 2005 0:59:57 GMT -5
LOL isnt it cool.
|
|
|
|
Post by turtle on Nov 2, 2005 19:22:10 GMT -5
Yes, very cool
|
|
plus you'll still be able to use SB parts/accessories that are usually a few bucks cheaper than BB stuff. 
