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Mike C · 02-16-2018, 10:09 PM

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.

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Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Rebuilt engine 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. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 02-16-2018 at 10:16 PM.