big block

[ilikemud]

just curious, i found a 1985 gmc schoolbus with a 454 and 5 speed manual trans... i know that the motor is a low compression tall deck motor but is she a torque monster?? wanted to know if this would be a wise investment???

 

[4X4HIGH]

GM never made a factory installed 454 tall deck engine. You could however buy an aftermarket tall deck block and build it. The engine is most likely a 427 tall deck and they are good starting points for a large displacement engine build.

Like they say,
"no replacement for displacement"
"when in doubt, bore it out"

 

[mudjunkie 82]

Yep, you could build a Big inch motor like this

 

[fortcollinsram]

427" and 366" tall deck motors are torque monsters... If the price is right, go for it ....

Chris

 

[ilikemud]

sorry it took me so long to respond, i was told it was a tall deck motor may be mistaken, cause it it a 7.4L = 454ci. i guess than what id like to know is will she bolt to my sm465? and will parts be interchangable between other 454s? and or any othe problems i may encounter thanks.

 

[pauly383]

Chevy 90 degree V-8's and V-6's from the begining of time with the small block to the current LS1 style small block , including small , big , or w-headed , use the same bellhousing pattern . It will sit right in your truck . You just need the accesory brackets and other sundries to complete the install , like radiator , flexplate/flywheel is correct , etc. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

 

[4X4HIGH]

If for some odd reason it is some kind of aftermarket tall deck block the distributor is special for it only.

 

[TrcksR4ME]

Only issue I can see is that it is probably high mileage. Are you planning to rebuild it or hoping to run it as is for awhile? Also whether or not its a good investment depends on what you are paying for the bus.