Picked up a 454 BB for my 70 Camaro

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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Well in my other thread I had stated that I bought two motors one a 400 and one a 350. Turns out they both were 350's. I had a friend who was looking for some and ended up trading both 350's which I had $250 in and $300 cash for this 454 BB. It's a little over stock motor. He also ended up throwing in a saginaw 4 spd! Can't wait to drop them in the car when the weather warms up.

 

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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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The picture is so big I can only see one valve cover!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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The picture is so big I can only see one valve cover!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats a big block for you! lol I have no idea what happened with that picture, but its fixed now.
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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That's much better! Looks like a late production with the serpentine system.
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Yeah its a 1989 motor. This is the first time I owned a BB.
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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sweet deal for $550
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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You're gonna love it!
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Ok Hot Rod math 101:

454BB
+ Saginaw 4spd
KABOOM
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I'm going to have the saginaw rebuilt with some upgraded parts. I have a guy up here who is the super comp. champion at our local drag strip and he builds some tough transmissions.
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Not sure a Saginaw can be built tough enough to take much from a BBC. Might want to sell it and use the funds towards a M21 or M22.
 



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