Look what we got :)!!!

**mockingbird812** · #1 03-24-2010, 11:18 PM

That'll be real nice. Cool find! Congrats Taylor - nothin' like a BB in '70 'velle!

1969l78 · #2 03-24-2010, 11:19 PM

Great find

**markjohnson** · #3 03-25-2010, 12:48 AM

Bruce, that's a great foundation for a VERY strong street engine. Those '73-'74 454's have excellent potential with their #781 or #049 oval-port cylinder heads and are one of my favorite foundations for a great engine. Have a reputable shop put the larger 2.19/1.88 valves in the heads, punch the cylinders out .060 for a big 468 CID, keep the cast crank and 3/8 rods with ARP bolts, slide in a Comp Cams 288 Street Roller with a Performer RPM dual plane intake and 850 Holley and this thing will run 11.40's all day long in a decently prepared car. This a great combination that has been copied MANY times over because of it's brutal effectiveness. John Lingenfelter and I came up with this great combination while out on my pontoon boat a long time ago and it just flat out works. He was absolute genius in the pursuit of power.

**Xplantdad** · #4 03-25-2010, 05:17 AM

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Bruce, that's a great foundation for a VERY strong street engine. Those '73-'74 454's have excellent potential with their #781 or #049 oval-port cylinder heads and are one of my favorite foundations for a great engine. Have a reputable shop put the larger 2.19/1.88 valves in the heads, punch the cylinders out .060 for a big 468 CID, keep the cast crank and 3/8 rods with ARP bolts, slide in a Comp Cams 288 Street Roller with a Performer RPM dual plane intake and 850 Holley and this thing will run 11.40's all day long in a decently prepared car. This a great combination that has been copied MANY times over because of it's brutal effectiveness. John Lingenfelter and I came up with this great combination while out on my pontoon boat a long time ago and it just flat out works. He was absolute genius in the pursuit of power.

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Mark, cool info. I appreciate you sharing

The engine is going into my 16 year old nephew's Chevelle. I think we're going to keep it on the mild side for now...maybe just add a slightly better than stock cam

Pump gas...not too crazy, ya know?

**Salvatore** · #5 03-25-2010, 12:50 AM

Good deal. I think perfect for what you guys want to do. Good torque and pump gas!

**WILMASBOYL78** · #6 03-25-2010, 01:45 AM

Nice rat...you will pull some stumps with that engine when you're done!!

wilma

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