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454 vs. 383 which is more reliable??
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mudddog91
1/2 ton status
Oh yeah and you can build 3 small blocks for the price of a solid bb build up!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love my 383.........and 4.10's
solowookie
1/2 ton status
hey, what kind of gas milage are you getting with your new 383???
<font color=blue> Jeff </font color=blue>
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J.R.
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i spent $4000.00 on my 454. she dynos at 425hp, 500lb.ft torque.. and that was the total cost of the job, motor, install, conversion everything...
BIG BLOCK MAN
"MORE POWER"!!
BIG BLOCK MAN
"MORE POWER"!!
solowookie
1/2 ton status
<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
i spent $4000.00 on my 454. she dynos at 425hp, 500lb.ft torque.. and that was the total cost of the job, motor, install, conversion everything...
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OK, what kinda gas milage do you get with that??? (carb or TBI)
<font color=blue> Jeff </font color=blue>
i spent $4000.00 on my 454. she dynos at 425hp, 500lb.ft torque.. and that was the total cost of the job, motor, install, conversion everything...
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OK, what kinda gas milage do you get with that??? (carb or TBI)
Ddragggon
1/2 ton status
time for me to speak up about my BBC.... I have a nearly identical setup as my friends truck, except his is lighter, (1/2 ton 76 suburban as opposed to my 3/4 ton 77 suburban) same tire, and gearing, same TH400 tranny, and about the same age motor as his ( mines about 6 months newer) but, his is a 350 that gets 8 MPG, and mine is a 454 that gets 13, even with my damn lead foot, and with a trailer behind it. ( did scoutcamp in the mountains, and got 13 MPG from phoenix metro to the whitemountains and back, hauling a boat) this is with a standard quadrajet on it, as is his.
besides, everyone* loves the sound a bigblock puts out, *(except the weaker neighbors, and prissy people from my old neighborhood) especialy one running 1/3 as much exhaust as it should have ( 4 foot of pipe from engine to cherry bombs, ending under the middle doors on the sub) besides, read these numbers and weap, or something:
540 Ft Lbs @ 1400 RPM,
298 HP @ 3300 RPM,
top speed: (guessing by tach readings, ) 120+ ( still had throttle left, and only cranking out at 3800 rpm... can you say tall rear gears? )
Cost:
-engine 1400, after core ( had a bad crank, otherwise it would have been 1000)
-Competition RV cam ( not sure number, or grind) 120 bucks
-about 2 weeks in the AZ sun to get it preped, and installed, then removed, and returned after a bearing failed, then a week in december to drop it back in, and finish it out.
just finished the 10,000 mile breakin, so now I can do some serious stuff with it, like find out what its 0-60 MPH is, and what it can run the quarter in... I can beat most things off the line, and hold up pretty decently to several sporty looking cars in my day to day driving... besides, I get so many thumbs up, and nods from people who know, and appreciate the sound of the engine.... I've debated getting a complete exhaust system under it, but I don;t want to lose that sound.... hehe I'll have to try and record it or sompin.... it just says `MEAN' all over it...
-Rich
ph34r m3!
1337 TruXoR
besides, everyone* loves the sound a bigblock puts out, *(except the weaker neighbors, and prissy people from my old neighborhood) especialy one running 1/3 as much exhaust as it should have ( 4 foot of pipe from engine to cherry bombs, ending under the middle doors on the sub) besides, read these numbers and weap, or something:
540 Ft Lbs @ 1400 RPM,
298 HP @ 3300 RPM,
top speed: (guessing by tach readings, ) 120+ ( still had throttle left, and only cranking out at 3800 rpm... can you say tall rear gears? )
Cost:
-engine 1400, after core ( had a bad crank, otherwise it would have been 1000)
-Competition RV cam ( not sure number, or grind) 120 bucks
-about 2 weeks in the AZ sun to get it preped, and installed, then removed, and returned after a bearing failed, then a week in december to drop it back in, and finish it out.
just finished the 10,000 mile breakin, so now I can do some serious stuff with it, like find out what its 0-60 MPH is, and what it can run the quarter in... I can beat most things off the line, and hold up pretty decently to several sporty looking cars in my day to day driving... besides, I get so many thumbs up, and nods from people who know, and appreciate the sound of the engine.... I've debated getting a complete exhaust system under it, but I don;t want to lose that sound.... hehe I'll have to try and record it or sompin.... it just says `MEAN' all over it...
-Rich
ph34r m3!
1337 TruXoR
Donovan
1/2 ton status
I have had all of the Chevy Big blocks and I hate them all. They run hot and wear out valve guides. You are lucky if you get 100,000 miles on one. My current 454 is a Holley MPFI injected and it still get around 8.5-9 mpg. I will never have another one. Infact I have two 454 and they will both be sold when I find replacements for them.
Donovan
Bigger is Better
Donovan
Bigger is Better
If you hate them so bad, why not just give those 454's to me and I will be more than happy to get them out of your site!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
solowookie
1/2 ton status
<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>
f you hate them so bad, why not just give those 454's to me and I will be more than happy to get them out of your site!!!
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hey, now thats not fair, because I want one of them!
I think we aughta trade him our 350's and do a weekend swap. (you guys do the swap, and I'll buy the pizza) LOL
<font color=blue> Jeff </font color=blue>
f you hate them so bad, why not just give those 454's to me and I will be more than happy to get them out of your site!!!
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hey, now thats not fair, because I want one of them!
<font color=purple> I know there's no replacement for displacement but small blocks are cheaper and seem to lasts longer than big blocks ......... Don't get me wrong, I like the big blocks too but small blocks seem easier to deal with.
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
Donovan
1/2 ton status
Like I said when I get enough money togather I will be installing a Caddy 500 in my 74 truck and in a year or two if the 454 holds out in the dually I am going to put a diesel in it. I will glady give you first dibs on them.
Donovan
Bigger is Better
Donovan
Bigger is Better
Yeah, I agree too, but they just dont quite match up to the BBC's. I have had quite a few small blocks and while they never performed like any BBC I have had, yes, they were cheap to work on and easy too. But, they can be just as bad as a BBC or any other motor too!!
I have never blown up or spun a bearing in a BBC, but have blown and spun bearings in SBC's. Guess I have better luck with the BBC's.
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
A buddy of mine is a Caddy freak. He has a motor or some motors. He tries to collect the 500's. Matter of fact, he sold one to Grumpy a couple months ago. Maybe we could work out something in trades?
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=purple> It all boils down to how well they're both built.......even though the on;y real advantage that's undeniable is the lesser cost for parts for a small block.
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
J
J.R.
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it has a carb on it and a th400, 4.56 gears and 35in tires. i get 10mpg.
BIG BLOCK MAN
"MORE POWER"!!
BIG BLOCK MAN
"MORE POWER"!!
Yeah, I have found that out too. Those $$$$ that were spent, not just on the name brand high dollar parts, but on the labor and machine work, are normally the better, longer lasting motors than those who just purchase rebuild kits and take everything apart to clean them and proceed to put the new stuff back into the old stuff. I have seen that happen too many times to count!!!
Generally, my idea of a damn good motor that will last and has been properly built, will cost anywhere from 2 to 4 grand. But, I have seen such motors go bad too, even during the break-in period!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
Generally, my idea of a damn good motor that will last and has been properly built, will cost anywhere from 2 to 4 grand. But, I have seen such motors go bad too, even during the break-in period!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
Hmmm the 81 burb has a 454 and just went over 200K .
I guess I better belt out taps for the ol girl.
It is using 2 quarts per oil change and the oil pressure is at a horrible 55 psi idleing when it's warm.
And it won't stop roasting the 33's when I plant my foot in it.
Ya I hate them BBC's.
Then there is the problem with the 73 pick up with a 463.
That friggin speedo only goes to 100.
That and I hate getting slammed in the seat when I give it some go. Friggin big blocks.
my truck's not dirty, it's earth tone paint
I guess I better belt out taps for the ol girl.
It is using 2 quarts per oil change and the oil pressure is at a horrible 55 psi idleing when it's warm.
And it won't stop roasting the 33's when I plant my foot in it.
Ya I hate them BBC's.
Then there is the problem with the 73 pick up with a 463.
That friggin speedo only goes to 100.
That and I hate getting slammed in the seat when I give it some go. Friggin big blocks.
my truck's not dirty, it's earth tone paint
Ok, kwitcherbitchin, and pull them motors out and give them to me!!!
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=blue>Daddy told me while learning to pee......"if you shake it more than twice, then you are playing with it!!!"</font color=blue>
<font color=purple> o.k. , settle down....... I'm not ramming on big blocks, just saying that small blocks are cheaper to build.
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
L8r,
. Riz . <a target="_blank" href=http://www.geocities.com/rizmonkey>www.geocities.com/rizmonkey</a>
