Correct, but not original engine

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SS454Elky · #1 07-19-2008, 10:11 PM

My '71 SS454 ElCamino had its original engine swapped out before I bought it back in '82 for a 289 casting generic 454. It still has the original M22 and 12 bolt. I have located a correct coded 512 long block with a relatively close date code (Its 3 or 4 weeks earlier than I would like). Would the increase in car value justify the cost of acquiring and rebuilding this engine? Or is it a case of "It ain't original so it don't matter"?

Just don't want to spend money for no reason!

Thanks,

Jon

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