Look what we got :)!!!
 

We went to Apache Junction last night and picked up a 454 for my nephew Taylor's Chevelle...complete from carb to pan

It's a 3999289 block with a casting date of F1173. The heads are 353049's with a casting date of D1773...

The block has a stamp of 0702TRK (I think) that decodes to a 1973 240 HP engine that was in a chevy truck (in this case a 4x4) and was mated to a Turbo 400...

From what the guys on Team Chevelle said...this is a great foundation for a good 454. Low compression that will run on pump gas...great heads...and a high nickel block (whatever that means...LOL)


This engine is totally complete...and had compression in the cylinders of 135-140 across all eight.


This should be fun...here are a few pics

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0006.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0011.jpg

Taylor helping out!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0014.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0022.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0024.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...n_DSCF0025.jpg

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Nice score Bruce !!

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Keep us updated with the build!

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Cool! We'll be wantin' a weekly photo update now. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

That'll be real nice. Cool find! Congrats Taylor - nothin' like a BB in '70 'velle! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Great find

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Bruce, that's a great foundation for a VERY strong street engine. Those '73-'74 454's have excellent potential with their #781 or #049 oval-port cylinder heads and are one of my favorite foundations for a great engine. Have a reputable shop put the larger 2.19/1.88 valves in the heads, punch the cylinders out .060 for a big 468 CID, keep the cast crank and 3/8 rods with ARP bolts, slide in a Comp Cams 288 Street Roller with a Performer RPM dual plane intake and 850 Holley and this thing will run 11.40's all day long in a decently prepared car. This a great combination that has been copied MANY times over because of it's brutal effectiveness. John Lingenfelter and I came up with this great combination while out on my pontoon boat a long time ago and it just flat out works. He was absolute genius in the pursuit of power.

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Good deal. I think perfect for what you guys want to do. Good torque and pump gas! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

Nice rat...you will pull some stumps with that engine when you're done!!

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Look what we got :)!!!
 

[ QUOTE ]
Nice score Bruce !!

[/ QUOTE ]

yeah, I'll say!!! can I ask what something like that goes for in your neck of the woods? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif