Started 1 day, 5 hours ago (2009-11-29 09:48:00)
by Dave Severson
Don't know, Regs.... Guess I'd be for getting the old one out and see how bad things are first.... If it's the bearings or pistons, a bit of machine work, stroker kit, and a good set of aftermarket heads he could have the original engine with some updated power...
Otherwise, the 502 or 572 inch
GM crate motors wouldn't be bad, seen a few of them installed and they make a good runner.....
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-21 11:49:00)
by shifty347
looks to be a 2.0 by the distributor positioning. if you do find a donor
and look to get rid of the motor you have please message me.
Started 2 weeks ago (2009-11-16 13:16:00)
by robot
Any response from a
mail-order diagnosis is going to be a longshot. There are so many variables that can cause engine misfires or noises so any suggestions are worth what you pay for them.
Instead, you should do some basic troubleshooting....troubleshooting 101....has worked for many, many years. Have you done a compression test? Looked at the plugs? Verified the timing and valve lash? ...
Started 2 weeks, 4 days ago (2009-11-12 06:38:00)
by kennyd
yes you can
tame one down for the street , we had a sb2 we put in a chevelle and ran on the street . with the heads and intake it made alot of power up in the upper rpm range . go for it .
Started 2 weeks, 3 days ago (2009-11-13 10:51:00)
by mrmustang
HHHmmmmmmmmm, didn't I just see this question posted on ffcobra
Bill S.
PS: Pull the vacuum tree off the firewall intact, leave the EGR in place, everything else can be plugged off and since you will not be using the stock gauge cluster, no
check engine light to annoy you.
PSS: moved to engine talk from shop talk for more responses
Started 2 weeks, 4 days ago (2009-11-11 16:22:00)
by BigTruckDriver
IMO , switch it to HEI he would be happier.
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-28 16:34:00)
by R Pope
Mileage is not the 454's forte. Go for the 350, swap the
big block to
someone that tows a heavy trailer.
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-27 19:11:00)
by tango
For many Years I have used Castrol GTX 20W-50 . Lately in the Cooler weather I use 15w40 Shell Rotella Truck Oil . We use 15W-40
all year Long in are Trucks at work many have over 500K Miles .
Here is a Good Oil Tech Info Link http://micapeak.com/info/oiled.html
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-10-20 00:01:00)
by JeffB2
You might want to pull it off and measure it,your damper length should be 3.400" if it is 3.875 you have a damper that is supposed to be a 351W or 302 H.O. with the
Ford Racing .917 crank sprocket.That damper can be used on a 351C with the above sprocket but requires having .070" machined off.This was noted on the instruction sheet that came with my balancer.If you still have the old stock ...
Started 2 months ago (2009-09-26 13:41:00)
by Dave Severson
What
oil pump??? or maybe the relief spring is weak or bad???? New cam bearings on the build too????