Hello all, I am ready to build an engine for a 69 camaro that will be the sister to a 69 black 435/427 vette. It will pretty much just be a show car, I probably will never run it over 5500 rpm because it will run a factory A/C compressor. So far I have looked at everything from just a passenger car 454 block ($300-$500) that would need machine work etc , rebuild some used heads, decent crank etc, but it looks like I would still have $3000 into it:boring: , not so appealing. Then there is the 454 HO from GM performance for about $5200??::waving: Then there is also another option which is probably the route I will take just for experiment, a Dart cast iron block $2200, Dart cast iron oval port heads $1400, Scat rotating assembly $800, + cam, gaskets, oil pan etc,::sad: ughhhh! Starts adding up quick!!! Makes me want to just get a plain 454 remanufactured long block from Larry's etc for $2500, paint it and call it a day::beers:. Anyone starting to get my headache from all the different options. I have done some old school type small blocks years ago, 383 strokers etc, but never a big block other than the 427 in the 69 corvette, but that was all done by a machine shop and builder which I would never want to do again because of the cost, dated items BS etc:mad: Also, I really am set on using a solid cam (LS6 type) for the nostalgia, noise and to be able to spend all my free time adjusting the lifters::boring: I dont like the price tag, but I am kind of itching to try adding a solid roller cam, and some simple roller rockers that would fit under the stock valve covers:, what can I say, I am addicted to the "clatter": Again, the motor is going into a pretty much show car, and just really need to look like a 427/435 that came in an Vette in 69, but it will be in a 69 SS camaro. Sorry for the long post, I just want some good info other than people telling me to put a blown 572 crate motor:yes::noway::waving:

If your only going to rev it to 5500 there is no need for the high end stuff. Here is a link to a thread that was posted today by MR 4 Speed about a 454 long block for sale for $375. That would be a start. Find some 049 or 781 heads and go from there.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208391

I am having a correct 69 396 # 3935440 with the matching #3931063 heads built for $2830. Total turn key. If something like that interests you PM me and I will give you the info.

Mine is a bit more drive, less show but not likly to spend much time with the throttle down. I found a early 454 4 bolt engine with a spun rod bearing, cost = $0
Scat crank, one used rod, set reconditioned, MT pistons, new rings, bearings. Balanced, hydralic roller cam, Edlebrock heads, used Edlebrock manifold & carb, used HEI, ARP head bolts, new flex plate, Milodon pan, headman headers, coated with the hitech stuff etc, spent $5,500 before the engine went in, maybe a grand more one incidentals from air conditioner brackets (Sanden compressor), belts, hoses, plug wires etc, then a few hundered at the muffler shop. Have abt 5 miles on it, appears that it is going to run very good