Thread: erik and others whats the going rate??

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Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

yeaht hats cost alot more, lol

Try and find a 80s /90s 454 to build . When I do see them for sale they are a lot less then the older ones are !

Originally Posted by tango

Try and find a 80s /90s 454 to build . When I do see them for sale they are a lot less then the older ones are !

Yes,they are cheaper to buy as a core but to build the Gen. VI engines is a little more money plus they are not as many after-market parts available yet.

Originally Posted by erik erikson

Yes,they are cheaper to buy as a core but to build the Gen. VI engines is a little more money plus they are not as many after-market parts available yet.

i have built some the old mark cam will work the chain set if you trim the front cover and other stuff fits like the old mark two piece rear seal crank with a adaper . i have built some .i did build one and used all mark 4 tin on it oilpan and timming cover used a mark cam and chain set went to steel caps and used mark 4 caps and used a two piece rear main seal crank with just the upper adapter for the block the mark 4 caps had the bottom there for the seal .i know my way around a big block i have used the mark 6 cam in many mark 4 blocks with the mark 6 chain set with the GM hold down plat the two holes are there on the mark4 less it is a 396/402 them you just drill and tap the front for the hold down for the roller cam

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

i have built some the old mark cam will work the chain set if you trim the front cover and other stuff fits like the old mark two piece rear seal crank with a adaper . i have built some .i did build one and used all mark 4 tin on it oilpan and timming cover used a mark cam and chain set went to steel caps and used mark 4 caps and used a two piece rear main seal crank with just the upper adapter for the block the mark 4 caps had the bottom there for the seal .i know my way around a big block i have used the mark 6 cam in many mark 4 blocks with the mark 6 chain set with the GM hold down plat the two holes are there on the mark4 less it is a 396/402 them you just drill and tap the front for the hold down for the roller cam

Pat,like I said it will cost more money.
At least for the customer.

Hmmmm. Does this mean I have to go find a '64 Comet or Fairlane to put my 514 in?????

Sure hope you aren't gonna run one of them shiftless automatic things!!!! Got to run a 4 or 5 speed to really enjoy all the fun in driving a straight axle car with a big block, ya know!!!!!!!!

dave you know me better than that! its gonna be a 4 speed.

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

dave you know me better than that! its gonna be a 4 speed.

Well, wasn't sure. Turned 21, started drinkin', building a big block----figured a flowerglide was next!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Well, wasn't sure. Turned 21, started drinkin', building a big block----figured a flowerglide was next!!!!!!!!!

Now,Dave there you go acting up again.

Originally Posted by erik erikson

Now,Dave there you go acting up again.

It's ok, I'm authorized on Saturday's.... Now I'm going out to the shop, anybody gets bored just come on over, coffee is on!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Well, wasn't sure. Turned 21, started drinkin', building a big block----figured a flowerglide was next!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

dave you know me better than that! its gonna be a 4 speed.

Saw a Jericho with a Long shifter on eBay tonight.....You need that!!!!!!

Chevelle 1968 Check out this Thread . Lots of BB Chevy info .

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