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Big block guys
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Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
Ok, another question. My cam will be here today, so I started digging around in the pile of parts that I pulled from the engine and I can't find a cam retainer anywhere. After a quick Google search, most 454's didn't come with a retainer plate, unless it was a roller cam engine?
Before I put the timing set on, do I need to get a retainer plate?
Before I put the timing set on, do I need to get a retainer plate?
No.
Martin
Martin
Agreed, no retainer here, just a locking plate and button.
heavy foot and massive rpms... keep that cam in place.. 
Alright, short block is put together. I was thinking about this the other day, I have an ORD sbc crossmember with diy4x engine mounts. Will the big block oil pan clear the small block crossmember?
Also, do I need to get a water pump from a 90's model 454? I'll be running the kwik performance serp adapters. I know I need the long style water pump, just not sure of the year swap. And one last thing, for now, would there be any advantage to running a starter off a 90's model 454, since its smaller?
Also, do I need to get a water pump from a 90's model 454? I'll be running the kwik performance serp adapters. I know I need the long style water pump, just not sure of the year swap. And one last thing, for now, would there be any advantage to running a starter off a 90's model 454, since its smaller?
Well I don't know what year for the water pump.
But I am a fan of gear reduction starters. More cranking power for the same or less amperage draw.
But I am a fan of gear reduction starters. More cranking power for the same or less amperage draw.
Yeah, get a reverse water pump for a 90's motor. All the rest of my accessories are for a 91 k5 with a 350. You didn't mention it but there's a specific crank pulley you need for that set up. Do you have the serpentine brackets yet?
Not sure what a factory type starter will cost but you can get a mini starter cheap off of eBay, mine was $80.
I'm going to use the same TPI brackets and accessories I'm running right now. Kwik performance sells an adapter to use the small block crank pulley I'll end up getting.
The reason I asked about the water pump and starter is b/c this weekend I get 30% off at my part time job. I figure I may as well take advantage of it.
The reason I asked about the water pump and starter is b/c this weekend I get 30% off at my part time job. I figure I may as well take advantage of it.
Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
This is the starter I run.....http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-1319-chevy-305-350-454-mini-racing-pmgr-starter-ht-sdr0031-l.aspx
I would call ORD about the crossmember because I know I had to cut my stock one when I slammed my 468 in mine. It was only about a 1/8' clearance from the pan.... I thought about getting the ORD crossmeber as well
I would call ORD about the crossmember because I know I had to cut my stock one when I slammed my 468 in mine. It was only about a 1/8' clearance from the pan.... I thought about getting the ORD crossmeber as well
Also, if you're running a mechanical fan, a 99 C3500 w/ 454 has a reverse rotation 9 blade fan. I haven't found any severe duty fan clutches for a serpentine application but I'm still looking.
I'm running an electric fan. I actually need to upgrade to dual fans and install the BMW switch I've got, just don't have the right connector for it.
Another question, since the heads are up next to get worked on. Do I need to get new valves for these, or just re-use the old ones? They're the 781's that I got from you @nvrenuf
Another question, since the heads are up next to get worked on. Do I need to get new valves for these, or just re-use the old ones? They're the 781's that I got from you @nvrenuf
Hoss7979
1/2 ton status
Wire wheel the old ones valves and inspect, they might need to be touched up. But if your gonna buy new valves might as well step up to the 2.19/1.88 valves.
You can't really beat the price that Competition Products sells there head improver kit for...
http://www.competitionproducts.com/Chev-BB-Head-Improvement-Kits/products/28/
This is were I'm at now. Don't pay any attention to the crap on my shelves or my toolbox.
I have a new water pump, starter, flex plate, and oil filter adapter also, just not installed. Need to get a balancer, the head work done, intake, distributor, and figure out what fuel injection to go with.
Any comments or thoughts?
I have a new water pump, starter, flex plate, and oil filter adapter also, just not installed. Need to get a balancer, the head work done, intake, distributor, and figure out what fuel injection to go with.
Any comments or thoughts?
