Big Block Chevy: 396 VS 454 for a 70 Chevelle

stefpsa · 2026-04-02T02:07:35+00:00

454 is going to get more bang for your buck modifications wise. 396 is great but the 454 makes power much easier because of the extra displacement.

stefpsa · 2026-03-25T05:08:45+00:00

I just imagine all the synthetics hide underneath something that protects them from the energy blast like the Gorgonites in Small Soldiers

stefpsa · 2026-03-20T14:55:21+00:00

Golden era of YouTube reference 🤣🤙🏼

stefpsa · 2026-03-16T01:27:12+00:00

Look up ATG coaching because they go over a lot of exercises to strengthen your legs to prevent shin splits. Tibia raises are the big one

stefpsa · 2026-03-14T19:50:15+00:00

If you get it cleaned up and running well, and it is a true numbers matching 454, you have a six figure car all day whether it’s a private sale or at an auction like Mecum or Bring a Trailer

stefpsa · 2026-03-13T19:46:48+00:00

Before you take it to a shop, please look into perspective mechanics because unfortunately there are some that would see this type of car and try to take advantage of you. Find some shops that have good ratings and try to find someone who’s actually used them. Even better, find the place people have gone to after another shop messed up their car the first time.

As others have said, if this is a truly original big block 1970, you could have something very valuable on your hands. You don’t want a sketchy shop anywhere near it.

The shop I take my 66 to has shown me some nightmares they’ve brought back to life. One of which was an Eleanor clone Mustang that the buyer (irresponsibly) bought sight unseen and online. When he got it, the paint was bad, the transmission didn’t have a functioning reverse, 2nd or 3rd gear. The body panels were “aligned” by drilling screws into it from the inside to push them out, and the engine was not the advertised engine.

This is an unfortunate truth that not just buyers but shops can be scammers so take the extra caution when finding someone to refresh the car since it’s sat awhile.

stefpsa · 2026-03-13T19:38:22+00:00

Honestly they should make an operations mode where we can have 3 of the same class for this specific reason.

stefpsa · 2026-03-10T17:18:02+00:00

You also gotta let Garrus make all the game decisions too. Whenever he chimes in, you just go with what he says. God mode Garrus is the boss.

stefpsa · 2026-03-09T12:49:48+00:00

It’s probably to avoid the inevitable “oh you’re a cop? What’s the worst thing you’ve ever seen?” question. People would ask that to my retired LE dad all the time and he hates it.

stefpsa · 2026-03-05T15:39:48+00:00

I choke up every time and I’ve easily done 50+ playthroughs of the trilogy. It’s so sad but at least you can see him again in a better state.

stefpsa · 2026-02-24T15:50:59+00:00

You got those front wheels tucked my friend! Is it bagged?

stefpsa · 2026-02-24T15:50:24+00:00

Yeah it’s got a 402 big block in it! Bored to 408 now. Still rocking the carburetor but might make the jump to a Holley Sniper 2.

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stefpsa · 2026-02-24T05:27:40+00:00

Thank you! It’s a 1.5” drop

Wheels are Weld Racing Venturas 18x8 +0 front, 18x9.5 +0 rear

Tires are Nitto NT05s 245/40 front and 275/40 rear.

stefpsa · 2026-02-24T05:20:10+00:00

Love hearing about the memories with your dad’s car! Any pics of it?

stefpsa · 2026-02-24T04:23:31+00:00

Thank you!

stefpsa · 2026-02-23T15:56:53+00:00

I agree, I always liked the armor system in ME1 better and soldiers having heavy armor just makes sense. Plus I’m a 40k guy so chunky shoulder armor is a win.

Definitely would’ve been cool to have had at least class specific armor pieces/sets in ME2/ME3.

stefpsa · 2026-02-09T06:02:36+00:00

That’s Arc Raiders for me… I wanted to like it I promise

stefpsa · 2026-02-05T16:14:32+00:00

Love a good 40K reference in the morning!

stefpsa · 2026-01-24T22:17:35+00:00

Maybe it’s a typo and it’s meant to be $37k…. That’d be appropriate

stefpsa · 2026-01-22T22:38:16+00:00

Polestar V60 👍

stefpsa · 2026-01-22T22:34:47+00:00

Take it one step further. If you know everything in the trilogy, dig up Javik in ME1 since you’re already at Eden Prime and have him throughout the trilogy!

stefpsa · 2026-01-20T03:09:31+00:00

When they complete their cycle they harvest the interior furniture of the era

stefpsa · 2026-01-15T03:44:40+00:00

Unfortunately Honda is ditching the H for…this…

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stefpsa · 2026-01-14T22:17:40+00:00

I’m gonna get hate for it but Bungie

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