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**DANTIP** · 11-23-2009, 10:05 AM

I am considering freshening up my 402 and I ran across a great deal on a NEW 2000 L-29 Vortec long-block crate engine. With a shipment from Summit and some assembly work, I could have a new 4-bolt-main, roller-cam 454 ready to drop in for less than $2,300. If I have my 402 rebuilt, I fear I would have to spend close to that for the disassembly, hot-tank, machine-work, bearings, cam, reworked heads, assembly, etc.

Do I store my 402 and install/drive the 454 or freshen up the 402 and not worry about having to store the original engine?

Am I missing any good alternatives here?

**kwmech** · 11-23-2009, 12:10 PM

I would personally want to keep the original engine with the truck

turp mcspray · 11-23-2009, 12:12 PM

I would go 454. Save the 402 in case you want to sell the truck someday. A big block truck with the original engine is probably worth something to someone. Unfortunately a fully loaded big block truck is just not worth what a similar equipped car is worth. If you want to drive it, you will like the 454 WAY more than the 402.

djracer · 11-23-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I would go 454. Save the 402 in case you want to sell the truck someday. A big block truck with the original engine is probably worth something to someone. Unfortunately a fully loaded big block truck is just not worth what a similar equipped car is worth. If you want to drive it, you will like the 454 WAY more than the 402.

Agreed!

**LockDoc** · 11-23-2009, 12:15 PM

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I am thinking about replacing the engine in my '70 Chevy slide in camper truck with a crate engine. If I do I will keep the original 350 in case a new owner might want to rebuild it. It does run but definately needs rebuilt.

LockDoc

11-23-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	BBC Help! I am considering freshening up my 402 and I ran across a great deal on a NEW 2000 L-29 Vortec long-block crate engine. With a shipment from Summit and some assembly work, I could have a new 4-bolt-main, roller-cam 454 ready to drop in for less than $2,300. If I have my 402 rebuilt, I fear I would have to spend close to that for the disassembly, hot-tank, machine-work, bearings, cam, reworked heads, assembly, etc. Do I store my 402 and install/drive the 454 or freshen up the 402 and not worry about having to store the original engine? Am I missing any good alternatives here?

11-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,391	Re: BBC Help! I would personally want to keep the original engine with the truck

11-23-2009, 12:12 PM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: BBC Help! I would go 454. Save the 402 in case you want to sell the truck someday. A big block truck with the original engine is probably worth something to someone. Unfortunately a fully loaded big block truck is just not worth what a similar equipped car is worth. If you want to drive it, you will like the 454 WAY more than the 402. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

11-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: BBC Help! - I am thinking about replacing the engine in my '70 Chevy slide in camper truck with a crate engine. If I do I will keep the original 350 in case a new owner might want to rebuild it. It does run but definately needs rebuilt. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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