New to the BBC scene...need advice
I have almost no experience in building engines or hot rods.
I have recently aquired a 454 BB 2 bolt mane 74 model. The heads are 336781's I believe. My intake and crankshaft are stock (if that makes any sense). I've been given some flat-top pistons with stock (I think) rods.
The block, heads and crankshaft are currently at the machine shop. I told them that I didn't want anything special just to clean them up and check them out to make sure they'd work. The block is being bored out 40 over and the crankshaft is being turned. I think they're just tearing apart the heads to make sure they're still good and they're not doing anything special to them.
Now the questions: I plan on sticking it in a 81 Trans Am (Perfect condition but someone yanked the motor and the tranny). However to complete the block I still need a cam. I don't want crazy high performance right now I still just want to learn more about engines.
What cam and carb could you reccommend and do you know of any good deals that come with timing chain, gasket set...etc. to complete my motor. The heads still have the rocker arms and the springs are good. I think I might need push rods.
After the machine work I'll have a 2 grand budget. I have to get a tranny though. Do you think its doable or may I have to come up with some more money.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Also forgot to mention that I'm putting this thing on the street. I also have some guidance on helping me put it together and what I need however these guys that are helping me are trying to get me to build it hot and I don't really want to do so on my first go 'round.
I also know I'll be needing oil pump, oil, filters etc... I just want some advice on what you guys think I should do with it? My overall plan is to build this and drive it until I am able to save up some more money and rebuild the motor hot as hell. Eventually I'll find me a 69 Chevy shortbed to put it in.
I tried to post as much info as I could but if you need more just let me know. Any and all help or tips would be greatly appreciated.