Update: The 454 is installed and running! First start-up was on May 26, 2002. Link to pictures of the installed engine A Chevy named 'Full Monte' just has to have a rat motor in it...
So I went out and bought a 454 crate engine from Friesen Chevrolet in Lincoln, NE. It will be dropped in the Full Monte soon. The 383 stroker will go into the Grey Mouse. The ZZ4 will find a new home in one of my buddies '32 Hiboy Hot Rod. That shows that Chevy Blocks never die....!
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And here it is, sitting in my garage waiting for action: 
The 454 HO offers tremendous value in a big block crate engine. Based on the Gen VI block, this 425 horsepower cast iron head engine is a great choice for that muscle car in the garage. We've heard of several of our customers replacing their rare matching number 396, 427 or 454 with our 454 HO in order to drive their car on today's gasoline without fear of destroying their classic engine.The HO stands for high output, it also stands for big valves, rectangular ports, forged pistons, forged steel crankshaft, forged connecting rods and four bolt mains. Sounds a lot like the performance big blocks of the late 60's doesn't it? When you add in the steel roller camshaft, shotpeened rods, windage tray, one piece rear main seal and high speed single roller timing chain, it starts to sound more like the performance big block of the new millenium. And it is.
The 454 HO makes 500 ft.lbs of torque with its rectangular port open chamber cylinder heads. With 118cc combustion chambers, the modest 8.75 to 1 compression ratio loves today's pump premium and has no appetite for lead, octane boosters or other fuel additives. Its 2.19" intake and 1.88" exhaust valves and high lift .510"/.540" roller cam let it breathe with the best of the early muscle motors.
With your carburetor, HEI distributor, exhaust system and bright red '67 Corvette coupe (sold separately 34 years ago), you've got a muscle cruiser worthy of your time, effort and expertise. And, if you want to use your muscle car's fuel system with a mechanical fuel pump, you can because the 454 HO Gen VI block has a conventional style fuel pump boss.
454 HO Technical Information
Horsepower 425 @ 5250 RPM
Torque 500 @ 3250 RPM
Max. Recommended RPM 5500
Compression Ratio 8.75:1
Block 12550307 Cast iron - four bolt mains
Crankshaft 14096983 Forged Steel
Connecting Rods 10198922 Forged Steel
Pistons 10215228 Forged Aluminum
Piston Rings 12523921
Camshaft 24502611 Hydraulic roller
Lift: .510" I, 540" E.
Duration @ .050: 211 deg I, 230 deg E.
Timing Chain 3891519 Single Roller
Cylinder Heads 14096801 Cast iron 118cc combustion chambers
Intake Valves 14097045 2.19"
Exhaust Valves 14097049 1.88"
Valve Springs 14097002
Rocker Arms 12523976 1.7:1
Torsional Damper 10216339 8"
Oil Pump Drive 3860365 Shaft and 3764554 Sleeve
Valve Lash Net lash
Fuel 92 Octane
Spark Plugs MR43T Gap .035
#10 Rapidfire Gap .035
Ignition Timing 4 deg BTDC
Additional items for the SBC to BBC swap: Part Part No. Manufacturer
Pulleys 7630 March Perf
Fly Wheel 14096987 GM
Headers 86110 Dynomax
Oil Pan Kit 12495360 GM
Alu Radiator - Ebay
Power Steering Bracket 20150 March Perf
Lower Alternator Bracket 4955 MrGasket
Air Filter Cover 66-1401 K&N X-Stream
Blk Valve Cover Wing Nut 68590 Moroso
Roller Pilot Bushing 15977 Lakewood
Fuel Pump Pushrod ARP
Fuel Pump M4889 Carter
Plug Wires 3160-9 MSD
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