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Thinking of swapping to a 454 BB
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66SKYLARK
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Mar 23, 2011, 11:08 AM
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Thinking of swapping to a 454 BB
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New here, not sure were to post this. I currently have a 1966 Buick Skylark that I retro-fitted a SBC 350 and 350 turbo trans in. I welded 3/8" steel plates and welded the motor mounts for the small block, the fit is perfect. Unfortunatly, I spun a bearing, pulled the motor, and haven't done much with the car in a year or so. I'm considering bumping up to a big block 454 or 396, but don't know much about them (really nothing except they are bigger). I'm looking to get about 400-450 hp, and I'm wondering what transmission would be recommended. Also, are the motor mounts going to have to be moved again?
Here's the thing, I can get a decent running 454 off craigslist for about $1000 (bone stock of course). I have laying in my garage a sbc "010" 4 bolt main block with virgin bores. It needs machining (the basics), but all in all it's a great block that was just given to me by a friend that used to build engines. I was thinking of getting it machined with a .030 overbore and selling it (I can get it machined for $300), putting that $ towards the 454 (not sure of what I could sell it for though). Good idea, or is it just going to be a HUGE headache? If so I will just go with another 350. You only live once and I usually throw caution to the wind when it comes to cars and resto's. Just wanted some opinions from the guys who know big blocks. Thanks
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re-tired
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Mar 23, 2011, 12:06 PM
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IT really depends on what your going to do.Bracket racing or just bragging rights. If you really want to stay true to the buick name , hunt down BUICK STAGE 1 455 . It will give you a honest 425 hp right out of the box. Buick sold them in skylarks in early 70's stage 1 and stage 2. It will set you back $$$$. But nobody will be at the local meet with one . The SBC would be cheaper and easier for finding parts , and will have a shorter life at 400 ponies.
LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH
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yu
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Mar 23, 2011, 12:23 PM
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(This post was edited by Double J on Mar 23, 2011, 1:14 PM)
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