[Chevelle-list] Value of a 454?

[Daniel Solomon]

Well I made a deal with the guy and bought the engine. The block is a 361959 date code J 13 77 and the heads are 336781's with 78 date codes. The heads have new springs and valves. It has flat top pistons and a mild cam. There is no step at the top of the cylinders and it is clean throughout. Came with a Edlebrock Aluminum intake and a Rochester carb. From the numbers it looks like a light truck engine. Since its a fresh build I think I can safely beef it up a bit. Any suggestions on how to proceed? Anything else I should look for when evaluating my purchase?
Thanks,Dan Solomon http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ 


From: Z16CHEVELLEGUY at aol.comDate: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:07:45 -0400To: chevelle-list at chevelles.netSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Value of a 454?

What has been done to the motor? Rebuilt could mean a set of rings and bearings. Unless he can provide papers I say its high.Is it a performance 454 or just a late 70's smog motor? i can pickup 454 around here (Oregon- Washington) for 1000-1500 all day.
 
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