455 to 454

[dave lowry]

I understand Buskirk's installs 454's using an adapter behind the motor and
a modified pan. Considering the much newer technology available for the
much more plentifull 454 (Vortec, FI, RV cams, etc), I'm surprised more
folks haven't gone this route. Is it because Buskirk's plate and pan are
some "patented engineering marvels" that he won't sell separately?

Our 455 has passed the 100K mark and, while it seems strong now, I think
I'd like an available option for when it decides it's hauled around our
12,000 pound beauty long enough.

What am I missing here?

Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
("digesters" hence, late answers)

 

[gene]

Crate Motors (454-500 cid)

I am sure this is our future. There are a lot of GMCs' out there with real
NEW engines in them. I think soon someone one will come with a kit that
will give us a direction on this. Maybe Jim Bounds will get this done.

I would like to see a new engine out of a crate, with new controls (efi,
etc) and new metal available as a drop in for the GMC. I hope I am not in
the market for a new engine, but if I was, this is the direction I would
look.

I guess I need to start a page on how and where to get this done.

gene

>I understand Buskirk's installs 454's using an adapter behind the motor and
>a modified pan. Considering the much newer technology available for the
>much more plentifull 454 (Vortec, FI, RV cams, etc), I'm surprised more
>folks haven't gone this route. Is it because Buskirk's plate and pan are
>some "patented engineering marvels" that he won't sell separately?
>
>Our 455 has passed the 100K mark and, while it seems strong now, I think
>I'd like an available option for when it decides it's hauled around our
>12,000 pound beauty long enough.
>
>What am I missing here?
>
>Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
>("digesters" hence, late answers)
>
>
>
Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
mr.erf
http://www.california.com/~eagle/

 

[robert neeb]

Way to go Dave
When will his interview be out?
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Subject: Re: GMC: 455 to 454

>

> >
> > Crate Motors (454-500 cid)
> >
> > I am sure this is our future. There are a lot of GMCs' out there
> > with real NEW engines in them. I think soon someone one will come with
> a kit
> > that will give us a direction on this. Maybe Jim Bounds will get this
> done. >
> > I would like to see a new engine out of a crate, with new controls
> > (efi,
> > etc) and new metal available as a drop in for the GMC.
>
> Well, there may be some engine options in our future. I interviewed Don
> Wheat recently for an upcoming article and he is looking at new engine
> options for the soon to be resurrected Wheat Motor Corp.
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> GMC Motorhome Registry
> Dedicated to the preservation of the Classic GMC
> http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
>

 

[david l greenberg]

>
> Crate Motors (454-500 cid)
>
> I am sure this is our future. There are a lot of GMCs' out there
> with real NEW engines in them. I think soon someone one will come with
a kit
> that will give us a direction on this. Maybe Jim Bounds will get this
done. >
> I would like to see a new engine out of a crate, with new controls
> (efi,
> etc) and new metal available as a drop in for the GMC.

Well, there may be some engine options in our future. I interviewed Don
Wheat recently for an upcoming article and he is looking at new engine
options for the soon to be resurrected Wheat Motor Corp.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated to the preservation of the Classic GMC
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm

 

[david l greenberg]

On Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:34:23 -0400 "Robert Neeb"
writes:
> Way to go Dave
> When will his interview be out?

It depends on publishing schedules. 2-3 Months minimum perhaps.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated to the preservation of the Classic GMC
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm