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Originally Posted by Mike C
GM has an awesome warranty and it comes with great parts all at a premium price. Have you considered any other reuilds? Blueprint engines have a good rep and like someone said above, no more expensive to build a 454 than a 402 and anymore that is true with a 496 as well.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/BlueP...ine,52469.html
Why not get a long block? ATK 454 for $2400.
https://sdparts.com/i-24075971-atk-d...iABEgLaMfD_BwE
One reality is that big block Chevy's are expensive. I just went through a 427 from a boat and spent WAY more than I wanted to, but that's the nature of the beast. Rebuilding stock cylinder heads one of the largest expenses.
I don't see any reason you can't pull it, check it, and then make the call. It may just need valve lapping, valve seals, ball hone and new rings and bearings. |
You may well be right. Here's my situation. We moved to this house based on the agreement that I would have a woodworking shop. For a number of reasons, this never happened. It also means that if I want to rebuild the engine that is currently in the truck, I will have no place to do it unless I rent a storage facility to put all the wife's crap in until I'm done, because the garage is full of it. I've done some vehicle engine and transmission replacements in the street in the past, and leaving the truck in the street may be OK if it doesn't get towed for overstaying its welcome. Our city and HOA gets all kinds of hissy about vehicles left in the street for too long.
