454 rebuild

My 454 just rolled 1600 hrs and I suspect it's closer to 2000. This winter is the time for it. Has anyone here learned the tricks, and/or what to do or not to do on the 454 for our application?

I'm asking cause my bookstores are full of info on SB chevys...and the little they have on BB's is way high end for street.

Thanks in advance!
greg

I have questions to both, Buffalo and Boat Dr:

To Buffalo: Why do yo think is time to put money into the engine? Do you feel it is not functioning properly?

To Boat Dr: Why do you reccomend reman. over rebuilding? doesnt a rebuilt engine perform better and last longer? (if properly done)

Here's the deal then...my chevy has way outlasted the cc it was put in. I have serious gel issues, floor issues, and the beginnings of stringer probs. It all comes apart this winter. My guess is that I could buy a newer boat for about the same money I intend to put in this one...but I like this one. So while it's out...and considering the hrs on it...

Boat Dr. - I went through the long block thing on my '79. I probably used the wrong company(first mate marine), and it took the 3rd motor to get back on the water. The first had a bad rod knock, the 2nd they sent was standard rotation, and the last...didn't run a whole lot better than the original. Not impressed and a load of hassle.

Luchog - it runs great...outruns the new boats around here. That's only because of the work already done. I'm also a pilot, and those motors are gone through frequently...faa mandate and way more expensive than this boat. I just think it's time...2000+ hrs

As far as the expertise goes, I've looked high and low for a good mechanic in my area. I don't know much, but I can tell bs when I hear it.

Maybe I should bring it to LA and see my tee-taunt and tee-nunk?!!? LOL

but the boat dr doesn't do rebuilds...   :(
Thanks, Greg

Boat Dr. I had the term switched, I thought rebuilt meant boring the parts, and reman. just cleaning.

Lost in translation, I gotta change my diary description now though.

where you is? The dude live n/s/e or west houston.Gotta good buddy that lives in Jersey Village and Karens[boat nurse]brother lives in Kingwood.But I try not to go west, only if I have tooooooooo!
But may take you up on the offer, same deal goes here.Do a Google on 71354,Monterey La.
This is where God lives the 6 days he aint in church...........Thanx for the offer.......boat dr

well actually they are one in the same as far as terms go, depending on who's doing the rebuild cam bearings, piston's and block boring can be done. Again not every shop does it that way but most will if you ask them to replace said items. All in all a short block is the way to go.