OK guys, the wheels are in motion. RAMBO Ben has been waiting at least two, closer to three years for this:yes:.....
Background:
For you newer guys out there....Since the time before Ben got his crate 454HO in late 05 (?) for his 68 SS Elky, I have been scheming, plotting, trading, towards a 454. I went so far as to open my trap as I am prone to do and state a low buck build could take on his 454HO. Lots of things have come to pass since then including Ben's superb 12.95/106 run just days ago......
Even earlier:
350 'solutions' for quicker ETs would put me over budget. Weight of car would mean 383 cubes minimum, 400 would be preferred. Some years back I started to gather parts for a 406 SBC.....needed a lotta upgrades for the shortblock, $$$. Then there was the cost of cyl heads to make larger Mouse Motors run. I couldn't justify $1000 or $1200 for heads alone. This was before the days of Team Chevelle, probably even before me, Berg, and Ben on internet. I had a set of built BBC heads with say 2000 miles in the garage. Got me to thinking low-cost BBC alternatives..... Got me remembering that the worst BBC heads flow about what the best street SBC heads do. This lead to early contact with Berg over "454s and parts-Arlington" ad on Craigslist. Probably a year transpired before I ever went up there. Got into some "427 mutual admiration" stuff when we discussed very similar engines in our cars (Except Berg going NUTZO on the cam).
Super Budget 454 Goals:
o Engine must be suitable for daily use.
o Installed, it must not draw attention to itself so hope the new long-case Hemi Super Turbos pass the muster
o Must get good as/better mpg as a built 350
o Minimal budget with remodel and daughter in college....
o Should run low 13s and get me off the Slow-Guy position
Not gunning for anyone, just looking for a bit more fun....15 sec runs just don't cut it!
Background:
For you newer guys out there....Since the time before Ben got his crate 454HO in late 05 (?) for his 68 SS Elky, I have been scheming, plotting, trading, towards a 454. I went so far as to open my trap as I am prone to do and state a low buck build could take on his 454HO. Lots of things have come to pass since then including Ben's superb 12.95/106 run just days ago......
Even earlier:
350 'solutions' for quicker ETs would put me over budget. Weight of car would mean 383 cubes minimum, 400 would be preferred. Some years back I started to gather parts for a 406 SBC.....needed a lotta upgrades for the shortblock, $$$. Then there was the cost of cyl heads to make larger Mouse Motors run. I couldn't justify $1000 or $1200 for heads alone. This was before the days of Team Chevelle, probably even before me, Berg, and Ben on internet. I had a set of built BBC heads with say 2000 miles in the garage. Got me to thinking low-cost BBC alternatives..... Got me remembering that the worst BBC heads flow about what the best street SBC heads do. This lead to early contact with Berg over "454s and parts-Arlington" ad on Craigslist. Probably a year transpired before I ever went up there. Got into some "427 mutual admiration" stuff when we discussed very similar engines in our cars (Except Berg going NUTZO on the cam).
Super Budget 454 Goals:
o Engine must be suitable for daily use.
o Installed, it must not draw attention to itself so hope the new long-case Hemi Super Turbos pass the muster
o Must get good as/better mpg as a built 350
o Minimal budget with remodel and daughter in college....
o Should run low 13s and get me off the Slow-Guy position
Not gunning for anyone, just looking for a bit more fun....15 sec runs just don't cut it!
