Hello joel,

Check this web site for some answers on that 54 :

www.ss454.com

Lots of tech info.

As far as the convert to carb - yes BUT remember ........ you'll need - a carb, an intake, a new dist. (MSD Pro-Billet - I suggest) & a MSD box to control it.

You may have to content with computer issues also ....... dash lights, lock up verter, etc.

Sounds like a kewl project. Keep us posted.

REGS aka/ Ratty 46