How much does it cost to rebuild 454?

Depending on whether you do the teardown and re-assembly or you want it all done for you “turn-key” you’re looking at a minimum of $1200 and realistically probably more in the $1500 range if there’s no damage to the cam or crank.

What Litre is a 454?

7.4-liter
For many years the 454 (7.4-liter) V8 was the top choice from GM, while Ford had the mighty 460 (7.5-liter) V8.

Is it possible to rebuild a Chevy 454 engine?

The 454 is the most common member of Chevrolet’s big block engine family. Rebuilding a 454 is easy, provided that you know your way around an engine. To save yourself some money, choose an engine with a solid core.

When did the Chevy 454 long block come out?

Our Chevy 454 Long Block Engine is on sale. This 7.4 liter engine is commonly known as the “454 Big Block”. In 1970 the 454 was first introduced for use in the Chevy Corvette, soon after it’s use extended to a long list of GM and Chevy applications.

Can a long block engine be remanufactured?

Every remanufactured long block has been specifically engineered to help improve the inherent flaws and failure points that can be found in many of today’s engines. Completely remanufactured Short Block, High Temp Cylinder Heads, New Oil Pump or Oil Pump Kit, Gaskets, Lifters, Rods and Pistons.

What was the last year of the 454?

The last year for the 454 was 2000 in the old body style. Any of the new body styles with a big block are the 8.1 vortec .

What is the first year 454 engine?

The Chevrolet 454 engine was a part of the 2nd generation of Chevrolet big block engines. The first generation of Chevy big block engines was introduced in 1958 , with the 2nd generation being introduced for production vehicles in beginning in 1965. The introduction of the 454 engine did not actually begin until 1970.

What is a 454 LS6 engine?

LS6. The LS6 designation was also used on a 454 CID Chevrolet Big-Block engine of the 1970s, as well as an iteration of the GM Iron Duke engine from the late 1970s. The LS6 is a higher-output version of GM’s LS1 engine and retains the same capacity. The initial 2001 LS6 produced 385 bhp (287 kW) and 385 lb⋅ft (522 N⋅m), but the engine was modified for 2002 through 2004 to produce 405 bhp (302 kW) and 400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) of torque.

What is a 454 long block?

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