G3GM
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

G3GM 1973 to 1977 A-bodys. Chevelles, Monte Carlos, El Caminos, Laguna, 442, Cutlass, Malibu, GTO, LeMans, Century, Regal, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Sprint, Gran Sport, Can Am, Hurst-olds, and other 73-77 A-bodies


sonic testing 454 block

3 posters

G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion

Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty sonic testing 454 block

Post by fishhead Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:05 pm

What is the average cost for this? I considered buying a tester but at 1600.00 I can't justify investing that much dough in a tool I rarely need.

fishhead
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 3

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by pila Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:50 am

Maybe you can call around to the automotive machine shops in your area for info on who can do it.

pila
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 43

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by 77mali Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:15 am

Are you considering buying a used raw block? Usually, I think machine shops do whats called Magnaflux to check for any structural flaws.
77mali
77mali
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 62

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by fishhead Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:34 pm

Yep,I'm patiently waiting to snag a decent bare block to start a stroker project.It looks like a junkyard is my only financial option after I saw the ebay prices.I can probably get a complete 360-degree turn 454 cheaper than a bare block.Everything automotive-related in Alabama is sky-high for some reason,I think I'll move to the car-friendly midwest for better machine shop prices.

fishhead
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 3

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by fishhead Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:43 pm

Oh yeah,from what I've heard the sonic test is the holy grail for checking cylinder wall integrity so I was thinking this might be the best way to start in combination with magnafluxing?

fishhead
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 3

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by 77mali Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:43 pm

You can get a short block set up for not a fortune & some w/ free shipping made by Blueprint.

http://www.summitracing.com/compare

It's funny- they used to put H/P & Torque ratings...IDK what's up with that.
77mali
77mali
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 62

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by fishhead Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:31 pm

I guess maybe the ratings are best left unsaid because of unknown factors in each buildup.So many people are lawsuit-happy these days it might be a legal issue....just a crazy guess.

fishhead
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 3

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by 77mali Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm

<-----Duh...(I'm a dork)

I guess you'd need to know heads/intake etc...LOL
77mali
77mali
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 62

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by fishhead Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:08 pm

Years ago I had a 406 that would change output with the weather but I never lost a race with it.I might have to lower the bar on my 454 dreams and go back to the 406.It will be cheaper and lighter anyway.By the way,according to the "real musclecar" owners us G3 guys are all dorks anyway. jocolor

fishhead
G3GM Member
G3GM Member

Street Cred : 3

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by 77mali Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:12 pm

(****) those (_._)'s

Jacking

lol!
77mali
77mali
Donating Member
Donating Member

Street Cred : 62

Back to top Go down

sonic testing 454 block Empty Re: sonic testing 454 block

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

G3GM :: G3 :: General Discussion

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum