Low compression 454 Big block - Team Chevelle
Aug 10, 2022 · I'm wanting to put together a 454 big block Chevy with lower compression ratio that way I can do a little bit of boost with a Roots blower. I'm not trying to make huge horsepower I'm just wanting to have a fun cruiser. I was wondering if 7.5 to 1 or maybe 8.0 to 1 compression ratio is too low? ...
Big Block Chevy Mini Starter Recommendations | Team Chevelle
Nov 21, 2023 · I am using this one on both my big block and small block cars. Comes with correct bolts but I order another pair so I use all 3 holes in starter block Powermaster 9526 Clears lemon 2 1/8 pro street headers with raised exhaust ports Clears Dougs 1 5/8 headers on 327 with LOTS of room arounds starter
big block dyno results with certain camshafts | Team Chevelle
Dec 29, 2020 · there are tons of sound clips of these cams online. but not many dyno results or cars that have 1/4 mile times. we put together a 454 years ago. it was a stockish type rebuild at 9-1 compression. had bone stock 049 heads with a fresh valve job. performer rpm intake and stock 800 holley dp. stuck it in a 78 ,all steel gbody with a small set of headers, 3.73 rear, and a …
Choosing a transmission for the 454 - Team Chevelle
Jan 6, 2021 · I don't see the need to have all those gears with a big block engine. My 69 el Camino has a stock 1978 454 truck motor, Th400, 2.73 rear end.. Even with low compression, my el Camino is so much fun to drive.. All that torque is so much fun driving around city streets and Blvds and on 87 octane to boot!!
Best production 454 block for hi-po build? - Team Chevelle
Nov 2, 2006 · I have a couple questions about production 454 blocks, and which would be "best" to use as a high performance builder. I have an '87 454 2 bolt block that I can use for this application. How is the quality control of a later block such as my '87, compared to say a 70-71 454? I mean things like core shift, nickel content, etc.
Premium 454 Block Casting Numbers - Team Chevelle
Oct 8, 2009 · Mark has claimed that the first of the TBI 454's Chevy built in the late 80's were built with the 14015445 blocks that were also used in LS7 crate engines, that would be one to look for. I've always heard about the 512 as a collector piece …
SBC 454 vs BBC 454 - Team Chevelle
Feb 3, 2008 · 454 Small Block nice sleeper, looks like a 307 Top of the line parts. 572 Big Block Better sleeper, looks like a 396 Middle of the road parts. Tiebreaker..... WOW Factor for Big Block. Ask any die hard big block gearhead.
454/big block normal operating temp-thermostat - Team Chevelle
Jul 5, 2007 · I have an oval port 454 with a lunati 60202, 770 avenger, hedders. My radiatior is a larger aftermarket aluminum. I put in a 160 degree thermostat, I do not have an overflow. I just have the hose running to the ground. Problem/question. What should my normal operating temp be?
Big Block Chevy Casting Number Reference Guide - Team Chevelle
Jul 22, 2012 · Casting Number Mains Deck Height Year 454 7.4 Blocks #315014 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 70-86 #346236 2-Bolt 9.8 75-76 #359070 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 70-90 #361959 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 73-90 #399289 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 73-90 #3963512 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 70-76 #3999289 2 or 4 Bolt 9.8 72-79 #10051107 Bowtie Block 9.8 up to 4.495 bore #10068286 4-Bolt 9.8 90-91
67 Chevelle 454 motor position seems too far up
Oct 27, 2024 · The 454 in my 67 sits in a similar position, about 1.5” forward and a bit higher. The previous owner used aftermarket mounts to put the motor in that position to accommodate long tube headers and 3” exhaust with cutouts. When I put in a big crossflow radiator and serpentine drive, I had trouble finding electric fans to fit.