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I just came upon a gen V 454..comes outta 98 truck.. complete minus carb for $500..should i get it? Or should i hang out for a gen lV? Plz respond as soon as u can..thanx alot!

Originally Posted by 78 str8

I just came upon a gen V 454..comes outta 98 truck.. complete minus carb for $500..should i get it? Or should i hang out for a gen lV? Plz respond as soon as u can..thanx alot!

well you can build the v 454 out to 489/496 were you could not go with the 396 but the v block is not the same as a IV block so some things can work some things can not. older heads do not fit up very well on the open deck. i do not used them other say they can if????. i do not use older heads on the V VI blocks i checked it. two pc seal crank can work with adapter oil pans are not the same .stock V and VI need some work. valve train. the VI is a better way to go as it comes with HYD Roller cam set up. i have a VI block and others core blocks that can be built as a short block to long blocked