Copper head gasket on Gen 6 454

[HawkX66]

Originally Posted by markinnaples

Man, that's killer. For what I want to do with my old Camaro, a big block would probably be the better (and cheaper) route, but I'd hate to lose the tunnel ram. I could always do a BB with a high rise manifold, carb spacer and put a blower scoop on it. That combo would probably stick out the hood some.

Thanks Mark. This engine build has been alot of fun. You can pick up one of these gen 6 motors pretty cheap and do whatever you want with them just like the old 454s. I picked up a hammered, but running L29 for $300. There are a few differences, but nothing bad.
No reason you can't still run a tunnel ram. There's a bbc tunnel ram local on Craigslist with two 600 Holleys for $1,200.