Thread: 460 vs 454

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Originally Posted by 34_40

A "fun" engine??? What do you plan to do with this engine? Building it for racing? Or maybe stock? If I didn't have a preference I guess I'd go with something close by and easy to get. Perhaps start watching C-list or the local paper...

just want to give it some snap like 500-550, put it in a street rod. somthing with good low to mid response but i can gain that with gearing i have always liked the big blocks for their torque

Originally Posted by joede870

just want to give it some snap like 500-550, put it in a street rod. somthing with good low to mid response but i can gain that with gearing i have always liked the big blocks for their torque

There's a thread or two with guys building big blocks right now.. I'd say start by reading what they are doing (or need to do) and learn from their experience(s). 500 HP isn't real hard to do with the right parts and machining.. and aluminum heads will allow you to raise your compression a point or two. And they can handle a good bit of NOS.... what's the car it'll go in?


check out this thread.. should have some good info that you're going to need to at least consider! And check out our Engine Forum..

Originally Posted by 34_40

There's a thread or two with guys building big blocks right now.. I'd say start by reading what they are doing (or need to do) and learn from their experience(s). 500 HP isn't real hard to do with the right parts and machining.. and aluminum heads will allow you to raise your compression a point or two. And they can handle a good bit of NOS.... what's the car it'll go in?

honestly im not shure what it is going to go in yet im going to try and build the motor this summer then i will look for a vehicle that catches my eye probably just a unpainted rolling chassi il drop it in and then paint it flat black lol i just want to build a budget motor and hot rod to have some fun with if possible and i love turning a wrench so its a fun exuse to learn how to build a motor. whatever i do i definatly want nitrous, just for when you need it haha
do you think this goal can be achived if i could get the motor for 300 or less with a budget of 2400 or less