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Old 08-19-2008, 12:22 AM   #26
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Re: mild 454

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10 View Post
i picked up a 85 4 bolt 454 turn key for $500. pretty high miles but im redoing everything and so far my block has checked out.

if you got a motor in the truck and got time just dont rush it and find a good deal and have it rebuilt with some good light Balanced internals. along with you cam intake and Carb, "the toilet bowl isnt nessicary".

i think you will be completely satisfied with results.

Big blocks are about 40% more expensive for all parts across the board. compared to sbc's
Thats what i did. I bought a 1981 gmc 2500 with the original running 454 for 900 bucks. Pulled the motor/trans/carb/kickdown switch and sold the truck for 200 bucks. ahaha. Carb was damn near perfect. Had that rebuilt... I want my truck runnin so bad. I have wanted a 454 since i was 16 years old.. 17 years later and i have one.. just cant start it. ahaha.
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