92 Sleekcraft 26' Enforcer 454 merc - can't get past 3800 rpm on 19P (same with 21P)
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454 Big Block Chevy Engine (BBC) | engine, engine parts | Calgary | Kijiji go get this. that way you won't need a block cuz your block now knows there is a spare to replace it. Those bores look good. This is a low mileage engine
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Ahh Crap! gen 5 block mark 4 heads. sometimes mismatch at the deck can cause water leaks. what part number head gaskets did you get? I think the newer ones take care of this issue.
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I'll send the guy a text - thx. Also here is the link for the 049/781 heads for $300 asking (454 BBC Heads - Cleaning out parts | engine, engine parts | Calgary | Kijiji) - what do you think?
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Called Foothills Mech - their parts dept is closed until Monday. Looked up Mortec on google - nothing like that in Calgary?
The guy with the 454 engine replied - said he would recommend machining heads but valves did not leak. After a few more texts, he said they do not appear to have a low spot but he never checked. If I go out and bring a stright edge and feeler and check. I asked about the intake - he said he thinks it was good but said he would also recommend to replace it? What type of heads are those on the whole engine - are they an improvement over my peanut heads? Will my existing intake work for these in case his intake is bad? I asked what he would take if I came out - he replied asking what I'd pay if I came out today - so he is negotiable - thinking of offering $200 or $250 if this will work for me?
Still waiting for the other guy to get back to me too,. Thnaks
The guy with the 454 engine replied - said he would recommend machining heads but valves did not leak. After a few more texts, he said they do not appear to have a low spot but he never checked. If I go out and bring a stright edge and feeler and check. I asked about the intake - he said he thinks it was good but said he would also recommend to replace it? What type of heads are those on the whole engine - are they an improvement over my peanut heads? Will my existing intake work for these in case his intake is bad? I asked what he would take if I came out - he replied asking what I'd pay if I came out today - so he is negotiable - thinking of offering $200 or $250 if this will work for me?
Still waiting for the other guy to get back to me too,. Thnaks
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403 277 0101. I talked to them yesterday. they have your exh gaskets. ask them if they have fel pro 1037 head gaskets. they work for your block and the older head. that 454 block needs a different flywheel to be used in place of yours. the heads are same combustion chamber and valve size. better intake ports. they work with your intake manifold and gasket. they are the same as one of the 2 you are looking at for 300. if that guy will take 300 for that 454...GO GET IT!!! even if you aren't using the heads. it is Mopac. and they have the 1037 head gaskets but 68 bucks each.
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I called Mopac - they are a national new car parts retailer - they want $2500 for a pair of heads with the valves in them - ouch - can't do that.
Thanks
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DNA, the heads I pointed you to earlier are 781's. A very good head for your motor, they are large oval port MK IV heads. These heads are a huge improvement from your "peanut" heads. New rebuild with 0 hours means no valve work or resurfacing required. These were/are desirable heads for the 454. Everything from your motor will fit perfectly with correct head gaskets.
Put them both on and your motor will run better than ever before. Assuming that your block is not blown out like your head was.
GLENAMY OUT
Put them both on and your motor will run better than ever before. Assuming that your block is not blown out like your head was.
GLENAMY OUT
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DNA, the heads I pointed you to earlier are 781's. A very good head for your motor, they are large oval port MK IV heads. These heads are a huge improvement from your "peanut" heads. New rebuild with 0 hours means no valve work or resurfacing required. These were/are desirable heads for the 454. Everything from your motor will fit perfectly with correct head gaskets.
Put them both on and your motor will run better than ever before. Assuming that your block is not blown out like your head was.
GLENAMY OUT
Put them both on and your motor will run better than ever before. Assuming that your block is not blown out like your head was.
GLENAMY OUT
Thanks
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The other 454, after rebuild is a drop in replacement for yours except for having to get a older style flywheel. 25 bucks used. 100 new. Those are also a matching set of 781 heads. You don't get chrome valve covers. But you get a good standard bore 454 block-crank-pistons. You could hone and replace rings and rod bearings and have a "rebuilt" spare sitting in the garage. Tell him 300 if he throws in the engine stand.
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