I threw a rod in my 350 on Friday the 13th... anyone ever rebuild a 455?

Just as a reply,

My boyfriend had a 455 he put into a '78 Trans Am. Big and LOUD! Can't remember how he did it. The car is gone now. But I'll bet Rooster can help you.

Debra

> Hello all,

> Completely unbusiness related question here.

> I recently had what sounded like a box of
> wrenches thrown inside my engine. It is a
> time worn, less kick of the pants than I'd
> like anyway 350.

> I have a 455 I own sitting in some guy's
> backyard. Problem is then I want forged this
> and new that.

> Anyone ever rebuild a 455? I'm looking to go
> non-stock, so what are the first few things
> you would change around? Here's the basic
> setup I'm looking at...

>
> http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0010_eng/
> actually that's a setup that makes me
> drool. But I would like something of a
> buildup in that direction of power.

> Only I'd rather spend less than $3000 for
> slightly lower numbers while they went with
> edelbrock heads, etc and topped out at
> $5,500 or so...

> To start, I was thinking crank, pistons, and
> some head work. What else do I have to
> replace/change around in order to run it
> hard?

> Application: street fun, occasional trips to
> the drag strip, groceries, scaring the
> neighbors.

> To clarify... looking for a torque monster.
> 400+ lb-ft all over and 500+ at the peak.
> But nothing to go over 5,800-6,000 rpms.

> Thanks,

> Erik Lukas

> P.S. I'm not going to rebuild the 350. I may
> be giving it to a friend with a Buick Regal
> who wants a little more than his 307, but
> it's not for me anymore. If I didn't go with
> the 455, I think I would get started on a
> 383, but a 455 is what I really want and I
> guess here's my chance to build it.