I am in need of a 455 or 403 to drop into my 1980 Cutlass Supreme Brougham, it currently has a 260 in it, is there anyone that knows where I can get either for a reasonable price?? Thanks

 

Location?

 

In the greater Houston area of Texas, but I'm willing to travel as well

 

What kind of performance do you want out of it? I am in Houston as well...

 

I would like as close to one HP per cid as possible, but in reality, I just want a street and strip car, this will be my first car, and I've been searching for one for a while

 

What is your budget?

 

Less than a grand would be preferable

 

Think about changing out that tranny too.
The one behind that 260 is WEEEEK.

 

Geez...man you're gonna be hard pressed to find a bare block for half of that. Then to have it built, even with the bare machine work...I think you need to reconsider changing your engine.

 

Or find some more money!

 

Im looking for one in good running order im in Ill if someone has one close to il please let mme know my engine is have problems

 

Well, what is a good price range to look at? I'm open for adjusting the amount, just tell my where I can get the engine haha, as long as it's not like performance unlimited prices, they make great engines, but they cost the same amount as a new car

 

Oh ya, I'm definitely changing it out, the engine and tranny are coming out of the car as one and neither one is going back in

 

I have a good 350 in the for sale section. I can ship too. I also have a good th350 ill toss in for alittle extra.

 

80Cutlass, I have a 455 block with no heads or intake, but if you wanna fix it up your not gonna need that stuff anyway. It is at my Dads in Baton Rouge. I does have an oil pan, albeit caved in, and the crank and all is still in it.

I am starting a new job in Houston on Monday but will not have the engine with me. I do plan on driving to BTR just about every weekend though, so I am sure we can work something out.

If you want it, it is yours for $400 and I will get it to Houston for you.. I DO NOT know the history of this motor. I got it in a package deal with a complete, running engine. If that price is out of line, let me know as I have never sold an engine before!

 

80Cutlass, after the price of the engine...you should expect to spend about $4K - $5K to build it right. If you spend any less you won't be driving it long. I have done budget builds with $1000 machine work + parts but they still come out to about $2,000 - $2,500 engines.

The one I am putting in my convertible is a budget build and so far I think I've got $2500 in it...and I only bought pistons, rocker arms, cam, lifters, and pushrods...I had everything else. Add another $500 for exhaust...you see what I mean? We'll be at the Niftee Fifties in Spring tonight if you wanna meet us out there. We can talk more in person.

An alternative to your 260 is the 350 I just pulled out of my '72 convertible. It is complete, less valve covers and starter motor...I have the trans as well. It was all just pulled 2 days ago and drove here from Austin the day before being yanked. I'll sell it cheap, I just need to get it out of my garage.

 

Your best bet for limited money is to find a running ratty or smashed car with and engine/transmission. Even a 350 with a 4 barrel and dual exhaust will perform decent.

I just pulled a 455/TH400 from a running but ratty '98 I bought for $500. Got more than that for the leftover body shell.