What to do with a 400 small block?
10-01-2003, 02:45 PM
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What to do with a 400 small block?
I bought a running 400 small block from a buddy of mine that needed money.
I got the motor at a bargin. $200.00 I know I stole it from him, but that is all he wanted for it.
I know I am going to tear it apart and rebuild it. So, what do I do with it?
I am thinking about stroking it. How about everybody share their ideas with me.
I am going to take my time building it so I can save up and buy what I want on the motor.
I can't wait to hear what all is suggested.
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I got the motor at a bargin. $200.00 I know I stole it from him, but that is all he wanted for it.
I know I am going to tear it apart and rebuild it. So, what do I do with it?
I am thinking about stroking it. How about everybody share their ideas with me.
I am going to take my time building it so I can save up and buy what I want on the motor.
I can't wait to hear what all is suggested.
:lurk:
10-01-2003, 03:03 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (bhmyers)
I think seeing how fast I can get from one gas station to the next would be the best option for me! :D :D :D
10-01-2003, 03:03 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (RLaFarge)
Since the 400 is essentially the equivalent of a bored and stroked 350ci, I'd build it with improved breathing capability with carb/intake/cam/heads/pistons/exhaust ... making it a very healthy 400ci/400hp/400tq motor.
10-01-2003, 03:08 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (RLaFarge)
or you can build it to get more than that out of it. Its all about how much you want to spend. A rock solid hard launching SB can cost you 8K and more.
10-01-2003, 03:16 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (bhmyers)
Baahhh it is just MONEY! I am single and have no life, what else am I going to do but dump money into my vette! :D
10-01-2003, 03:20 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (RLaFarge)
Baahhh it is just MONEY! I am single and have no life, what else am I going to do but dump money into my vette! :D
[Modified by Fevre, 2:20 PM 10/1/2003]
10-01-2003, 03:24 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (RLaFarge)
Well them.........there are a lot of ways to go and different guys\gals here will tell you differently...
AFR heads fully CNC race ported with valves and springs 2500.00
rock solid bottom end forged crank and rods JE pistons and rings.
Victor Jr intake, Demon carb, 600+ lift cam with 250+ duration.
1 3\4 inch headers, MSD HEI dist and ignition
AFR heads fully CNC race ported with valves and springs 2500.00
rock solid bottom end forged crank and rods JE pistons and rings.
Victor Jr intake, Demon carb, 600+ lift cam with 250+ duration.
1 3\4 inch headers, MSD HEI dist and ignition
10-01-2003, 03:27 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (Fevre)
STOP THIEF!!!!!
Stroking a 400 is gonna take some expensive parts and machining. Just build a healthy 400, you won't regret it.
Brett :thumbs:
[Modified by Brettmc, 2:27 PM 10/1/2003]
Stroking a 400 is gonna take some expensive parts and machining. Just build a healthy 400, you won't regret it.
Brett :thumbs:
[Modified by Brettmc, 2:27 PM 10/1/2003]
10-01-2003, 06:26 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (RLaFarge)
Sell it to me!!! Here is what i want to do.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te.../148_0306_406/
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te.../148_0306_406/
10-01-2003, 09:08 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (Armstrong)
Check out AFR's website, their dyno articles. Then scroll thru this whole
mess of dyno reports.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/toc/148_0306_toc/ http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...3GMHT_Breathe/ http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7610/dyno.htm http://ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos2.html
mess of dyno reports.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/toc/148_0306_toc/ http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...3GMHT_Breathe/ http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7610/dyno.htm http://ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos2.html
10-02-2003, 12:29 PM
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Re: What to do with a 400 small block? (macx)
WOW... well I have some direction now. Looks like it is time to start saving some $$$ for a engine rebuild!
