will it rev fast. Not like a 2 ton truck engine. Thinking about putting it in my 70 chevy short bed.
2007-04-01 03:13:47 · 5 answers · asked by tom d 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you have a Mercury Model - GM 454, you will find the engine will perform a lot differently in a vehicle. It will have a different cam more suited for lower RPM torque. May want to change the cam to suite you driving needs.
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2007-04-01 03:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, other than some slight differences, it is essentially the same engine...it'll take some work, but it will work. Just remember, no 454 was designed to do 7 grand, so 5500 to 6000 rpm will be the design red line.
2007-04-01 10:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a big block, which is what that engine is classified as, is pretty much too large to rev too high. it probably has a red line of about 5500 to 6000 rpm, but in good condition, and set up properly, it should give you a high torque/horse power capability. it should do just fine in that little truck.
2007-04-01 10:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing your exact circumstance I would say you should get a redline in the area of 5500 RPM.
Make sure the engine your replacing and the new one have the same rotation.
Boats often use counterclockwise rotation .
2007-04-01 10:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by redshirt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it rotates inthe right direction before you put it in.
2007-04-01 10:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by BFH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋