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12-10-2003 05:55 PM #1
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is this worth it?
found a 454 block for $350. haven't called yet so i don't have much info or #'s. gonna call tomorrow. it's says it's new (riiiiiiiiight
) heavy factory casting, high performance block. won't believe it till i call and go see it. i know it depends on what gen, 2 or 4 bolt, tall or standard deck. what do ya think.
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12-10-2003 06:11 PM #2
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Just the block ? don't know about ny but here REBUILDABLE cores go for $500 so I'd pass unless it's a four bolt, there getting DAMN hard to find.Objects in the mirror are losing
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12-10-2003 07:13 PM #3
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I checked the local yards for a block, just to use for chassis set up . I told them it doesn't even have to be useable. I just need the bolt holes to line up mounts, etc. There were none to be found, even junk ones. I finally found a foam mock up engine on EBAY. Will be going with an aftermarket block when I build the engine. Guess the big block is getting as old as me!"PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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12-11-2003 01:04 PM #4
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Hmmmm, thought you did'nt have any trading stock, 42 rats is a LOT of trading stockOriginally posted by Streets
go to the junkyard and buy a running 454 engine, take out your 250 and bolt it in, then take it out in the street and THEN decide IF you wanna "Build it up" more.. I have, IN STOCK, (42) Forty Two 454 engines still in their crates from GM, some are reman's and a few are them junky "Targets," and (3) three are brand new stock, all are 454's tho.. PLUS all (30) Thirty core blocks I didn't turn in for the $600.00 deposits that I can still "fix"... I grant you there IS a shortage too because I am hoarding them!!! hehehehe
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12-11-2003 01:05 PM #5
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Originally posted by Streets
PLUS all (30) Thirty core blocks I didn't turn in for the $600.00 deposits that I can still "fix"... I grant you there IS a shortage too because I am hoarding them!!! hehehehe
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now we ALL know why chevy is charging a core on the new motors.............. its ALL YOUR FAULT streets...........joeDonate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE
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12-11-2003 02:03 PM #6
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Can't blame a guy for trying
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12-11-2003 03:52 PM #7
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Hey Streets, guess I know who to call next time I need a Chebby. What ya gonna do wid dat many boat anchors anyhow?? Tee Hee HeeYesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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12-12-2003 04:15 AM #8
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Hey Streets, I have a couple of them too, mostly I just keep the good stuff though. Blue Ovals rule, Chebbies drool. Got any buildable aluminum sbc blocks, friend of mine is looking for one.??Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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12-12-2003 05:52 PM #9
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Thats a great idea, i will buy all those cheap mopar junk blocks and sell them as boat anchors.......................................... nah that wouldnt be a profitable buisness, better yet, cylinder flower pots.
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12-12-2003 08:14 PM #10
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Actually, what you could do is, take said mopars, melt them down, and make GM logos out of them. do you have any idea what kind of a market there is for custom logos? The first one should be "This is the only use I could find for Mopar steel on my Chevy"Right engine, Wrong Wheels
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12-12-2003 10:36 PM #11
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I painted a FoMoCo 390V8 with the new Chevy orange once..The owner was so pissed he wouldn't pay the repair bill....Showed him a bogus empty can of MOPAR red/orange ....I'm just kidding..this is what it really is.....That was Ok.......... 
......How did a can of MOPAR red/orange get into my shop.???....I just don't know.!!.......AND.!!..I am not making this up.!!.....
The cylinders have to be inline.!!!
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