here are more pics of the engine. It definetly needs a thorough restoration...

after much consideration, we have torn down the engine locally and decided to rebuild it with a standard carb/manifold set up.

Upon further inspection of the components once the engine was opened, here is what we found:

the block is a 454 gen IV bowtie tall deck, with 4.500 bore.
heads are GM high perf 118cc
flat top pistons

the crank is a crower with the following specs (which I hope someone here can help me identify)





and these engravings, which i wrote down, as well



given that its a tall block and a bowtie, which is already 4.500 bore, I would like to install a 4.500 crank and 6.535 rods , which would make it a 572cid.

What are you guys thoughts on this? has anyone built up this set up before?

Will i have to grind some clearance in the block for the 4.500 crank?

Thanks guys.

Cice prformance in Ohio has alot fo experience with that setup, Chuck had United racing engines in Miami, was the first builder for Victory team in Dubai.