Rebuilding a 454

[86gmc23]

Hey guys found a 454 in my area that came out of a 87burb. Probably going to see it on Sat/Sun. Guy says it needs to be rebuilt, I know there are a lot of variables but guessing there is nothing "major" wrong about how much on avg to rebuild a 454? Is there anything I should look for when I goto see it and how would I identify it as a 454. Any help would be great, was looking into a 350 but dont want to pass up a 454.

[Grover 1]

I think Vile can answer just about any 454 question you could come up with..

[Captkaos]

You need the engine number off the block to verify that it is a 454.
You looking at about $2000 if you need all new parts.

[VileZambonie]

If it's truly an 87 big block then it's a 454. Nothing to get too excited over. The heads will be junk, the intake will be junk. What kind of powerhouse are you planning on building out of it?

[86gmc23]

Really looking to basically build a budget street truck, without cutting an corners. Was looking into a 350 but since I haven't bought anything for it and came across this 454 I was thinking about doing it. Not looking to build a drag truck or anything, it may see track but very rarely. Maybe in the ball park figure of 300-400hp. Have a Tubro400 now that came with truck but want to look into T56.

[VileZambonie]

If you build that lower end and get some good heads, intake and the rest of the impliments you can easily build 500+ HP

[86gmc23]

Do you think 300 for a 454 block is good price? Will inspect for damage

[Captkaos]

just the block?

[86gmc23]

with all internals and stock heads.

[VileZambonie]

If it's a good core yes

[Captkaos]

ditto,

just the block no.