What to look for in an engine

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Old September 19th, 2013, 04:11 AM
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What to look for in an engine

Hey guys getting ready t start purhasing an engine just looking for pointers for a good 455 build like year, block, and heads your opinions would help greatly
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Old September 19th, 2013, 05:08 AM
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really , there are so many options for a 455 build the best advice i would give is the more money you have the better

its probably easier to know what parts to avoid.... mid 70's smog heads, j manifold..... 68-72 cores are great if you can find them in good shape

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Old September 21st, 2013, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by pogo69
really , there are so many options for a 455 build the best advice i would give is the more money you have the better

its probably easier to know what parts to avoid.... mid 70's smog heads, j manifold..... 68-72 cores are great if you can find them in good shape
Thankyou
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pistons ... I look for pistons in an engine.
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Old September 21st, 2013, 09:18 AM
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First you have to know what you want from that engine. What's your goal here? Smooth street cruiser, all-out drag racer, something in between?
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