by CanyonMonza » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:41 pm
Jim,
My advice is as follows: I purchased a 454 from a Suburban that had 125K miles. I paid $700 for it. I had the heads redone, block cleaned and it didn't need to be bored - it was within tolerance. Installed a Crane Cam, new lifters. The machine shop installed new cam bearings. I assenbled it with new main and rod bearings, new rings, oil pump and water pump. I used an aluminum 66 427 intake and a new Edelbrock 650 carb.
It ran perfectly in my 77 C10 short box pickup. I believe I had about $3000 in the engine after rebuild.
Don't throw it away. It has value for someone. Good Luck!
Bill
CanyonMonza - 80 Monza 2+2