I know of a 454 BB out of a late 70s early 80s truck, carbuerated. I want to get about 450tq/450hp. And I love the way a BB sounds. Would this motor be worthy of use? Or should i try and find an older block. the truck BB is complete with tranny. Thanks

You got a good start there graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Just finishing one of these up..used the stock flat top piston bottom end with older,396 closed chamber heads (boosts compression to 9.0 to 1 from stock 8 to 1) added a mild cam,intake and headers
Lots of good info here..do a search

similar to my set up. 1980 454 out of a 1/2 ton. I put large oval port heads on it and bought all the internals and externals new.

Oh I forgot. Don't be an idiot like me and fight for hours trying to get the engine in just to remember that you need a car oil pan a truck one won't fit. Just a heads up.

Any big block is a good big block for a heavy chevelle :D graemlins/thumbsup.gif