Why does he want to do it, has a bunch of money laying around and doesn't know what to do with it? MIKEY DON'T DO IT! That Cad motor is the not only what belongs there, unless he spends some time on the 454 performance he will be disappointed.

Why is it the Chevy is ALWAYS thought of to be better some how?

If the excuse has the good running 454 and the Cad motor is shot, heck sell the 454 (there is a line around the block for it) and rebuild the Cad motor. Unless it is a bolt in (don't know) it is ALWAYS easier to work with the original motor. And that Cad is a good one.

Good to see you over here Mikey!!

Brian