I'll keep my eyes out for a 454 block for you. One ton pickups used a lot of four bolt blocks. If it were me,I wouldn't care one bit whether it was a two bolt or four bolt block as a two bolt can easily handle over 750hp w/o problems. A Mark IV block would be preferable over a Mark V or VI also as parts are cheaper & more available than the later blocks. Around here,a good Mark IV 454 four bolt block will bring anywhere from $400-800,depending on prep work needed. Good move on blowing off the tall deck idea. They are way more trouble than they are worth. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Thanks guys. I called Scat yesterday and this is what I found out... > I can use a standard 454 crank and pistons but I would need to get longer > rods, custom headers, intake spacers, longer pushrods, and a different > distributor. The tech guy at Scat also said a tall deck can get expensive > quickly. Plus it weighs more than a standard deck block. > Now I know. Thanks! > > Clint - Since I have all those left over LS6 parts from the Elky, I want to > assemble a 454 for the Vette. So, if you know of a good 4 bolt main 454 > block with a standard bore let me know. > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Knight > Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 10:46 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tall deck big block > > > Opps, one more thing, standard headers don't work. The drivers side will in > most cases, but the right side will hit the starter. > > Brian > > >From: "Brian Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]> > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tall deck big block > >Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:40:41 -0400 > > > >On tall deck truck engines, the piston has a fourth ring. Also, most of > >them have gear driven timing sets from the factory. That's all I know for > >sure. > > > > > >Brian > > > >>From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]> > >>To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]> > >>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tall deck big block > >>Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 16:39:47 -0500 > >> > >>At the very least,the pistons are different. What do you have in mind > >>now,Herb? > >>Clint Hooper > >>H&H Custom,owner > >>1969 El Camino ProTourer > >>2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > >>http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > >>----- Original Message ----- > >>From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > >> > >> > Does anyone know if a standard 454 crank/rod/piston combo will fit in a > >>tall > >> > deck block? I don't know for sure, but I assume because the deck > >>height > >>is > >> > 10.2" vs the standard 9.8", the pistons and/or rods will need to be > >> > different. TIA > >> > > >> > Herb Lumpp > >> > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > >> > >> > >> > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! > >http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > >
