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Chevy big block $$
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:11 pm
by slosh
Wondering what $$ big blocks go for second hand, ideally a fresh standard engine?
What mods would be recommended if I were to rebuild one for a little more power, although reliability most important?
(it's actually for a skiboat) Thanks for help.
Re: Chevy big block $$
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:23 pm
by bogged
tried lookin in the tradingpost?
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:06 am
by chunderlicious
depends on what brand etc.
Ford 460s are often on sleazebay for about $1200-$2200
chev 454 and the likes are always alot more starting at about $3G
and those arent rebuilt either.
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:31 am
by stool
Complete rebuilt 454 by GM`
long block cost me $6500 From Eagle parts .
www.eagleautoparts.com.au
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:28 am
by clm434
If your after a brand new crate motor try
jegs
summit
vpw
rocket industries
Second hand try here
http://dragster.com.au/modules/newbb/vi ... hp?forum=6
all sorts on there
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:36 pm
by slosh
chunderlicious wrote:depends on what brand etc.
Ford 460s are often on sleazebay for about $1200-$2200
chev 454 and the likes are always alot more starting at about $3G
and those arent rebuilt either.
This is what I've found so far... but was hoping someone knew of some cheap stuff out there. Hard to believe the BBC are so much more expensive than SBC, I can't see the appeal when the stroker small blocks seem to be cheaper hp.
Thanks for replies and links. This looks a good buy so far-
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0302134110
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:57 pm
by clm434
slosh wrote:chunderlicious wrote:depends on what brand etc.
Ford 460s are often on sleazebay for about $1200-$2200
chev 454 and the likes are always alot more starting at about $3G
and those arent rebuilt either.
This is what I've found so far... but was hoping someone knew of some cheap stuff out there. Hard to believe the BBC are so much more expensive than SBC, I can't see the appeal when the stroker small blocks seem to be cheaper hp.
Thanks for replies and links. This looks a good buy so far-
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0302134110
Personally I believe the small blocks are better performers anyway, and the fact they come in big cube variations (up to 511ci...yes thats for a small block!!!) only makes them better. And the development that has gone into the sb2.2 head, either way there are an endless amount of options to choose from, but value and performance for money, I believe, lies with the sbc.
EDIT: By the way that motor on ebay looks to be a good choice for a big bolck crate motor, however, a similar sized small block will be more economical with the same power output
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:08 am
by khany427
ake ya time and look around if you can mate, i got a genuine ls7 freshly built standardish (basic mods) for $2800. cheap ones are around, you just gotta find them.
what you gunna do with it??
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:26 pm
by slosh
khany427 wrote:ake ya time and look around if you can mate, i got a genuine ls7 freshly built standardish (basic mods) for $2800. cheap ones are around, you just gotta find them.
what you gunna do with it??
Ski boat has a drowned 454, block and heads stuffed.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:36 am
by CWBYUP
"Off Topic"
What sort of boat ?
Nick
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:04 am
by slosh
CWBYUP wrote:"Off Topic"
What sort of boat ?
Nick
18ft Magnum