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427 to 454 Engine Swap

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:36 pm
by Jon
Our 1972 35’ SF has the original 4 bolt main 427 blocks. These engines are worth $$ around here and I’m interested in swapping for 454’s. Does anyone have experience for such a swap? I know lots have been done. I’m particularly interested in what components can be reused, heads, manifolds, carb, distributors, struts, shafts. Thanks for any help.

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:41 pm
by rich n
everything

Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:13 pm
by dealerschoice
How much do you think the engines will bring? I know the crankshafts are very scarce.

Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 3:27 pm
by rich n
if u know any hot rod shops i would check with them assuming they are fresh water cooling if not well not so much

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 4:58 am
by Jon
The engines have always been in fresh water, both rebuilt in last four years. If the casting numbers are what people want I think around $6,000 each. I’ll have the casting numbers next week.