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My non-numbers matching 396 engine is in need of a total rebuild and I am leaning towards dropping in a brand new Chevy crate engine as opposed to rebuilding a 54 year old engine that is not original to the car. Does anyone have any experience with a 454HO #19433409
I would overhaul it myself. My 65 Malibu has the original 283 with one overhaul on it. If it is a number matching engine I would keep it even if you get another engine.
My non-numbers matching 396 engine is in need of a total rebuild and I am leaning towards dropping in a brand new Chevy crate engine as opposed to rebuilding a 54 year old engine that is not original to the car. Does anyone have any experience with a 454HO #19433409
Great looking Chevy SS. The 396 was a great engine! That car can peel some rubber easy.
I would overhaul it myself. My 65 Malibu has the original 283 with one overhaul on it. If it is a number matching engine I would keep it even if you get another engine.
I agree. I have never been a fan of the 454 engine the OP mentioned. The 396 would be my choice.
1969 chevelle SS engine change
