455 buick, or 454 chevy, power question

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by TheBraus, Feb 22, 2010.

  1. TheBraus

    TheBraus Member

    i have a 455 buick motor and 440 tranny sitting waiting to be bought for a cool 800, im swapping the 322 nailer out for a big block, im my special.
    i know old skool guys would say stick with buick, or why destroy a perfectly good resto, but, i have income issues.
    anybody have any ideas how much a 454 would be to rebuild, which in my area, is in short supply, as opposed to a 455 buick, with tranny?
    which one would be worth it?
    ill be damned if i sticking the 322 back in. rebuild kits are too expensive
    thanks for the input
     
  2. william.ali.kay

    william.ali.kay Needs more cowbell!

    O no, here they come....
     
  3. tlivingd

    tlivingd BIG BLOCK, THE ANTI PRIUS

    your Chevy 454 will be cheaper for parts to rebuild. If the 455 is a good runner you could just drop that in and will wake the car up without going crazy. What plans do you have for the car?
     

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