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chevytruckluver · 03-18-2021, 10:22 PM

1972 C10 was available with a 400 CID small block and a 402 CID big block.
Yes or no

**uncle** · 03-18-2021, 10:25 PM

No.

**C101972** · 03-18-2021, 10:26 PM

Yes it was.
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**StingRay** · 03-18-2021, 10:27 PM

No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in.

xs-cash · 03-18-2021, 10:34 PM

I believe so , yes

mr.mud1 · 03-18-2021, 10:48 PM

no 400 small block in a 1972 c-10.there were 2 - 6 cylinders,250 and 292.a 307 and a 350 v-8 small blocks and a 400 (402) v-8 big block.that is it as far as i remembered and looked up to be sure in my 72 chevy truck sales brochure.there were 400 small blocks from 1970 til 1980.lots in old impala wagons and monte carlo's,then a million little class "C" motorhomes with 400 small blocks but i don't remember seeing a 400 small block in a truck til 75 or 76 when they seemed to be very plentiful around here in 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks but no 400 small blocks in a 72.

chevytruckluver · 03-18-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

No.

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Originally Posted by C101972

Yes it was.
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Originally Posted by StingRay

No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in.

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Originally Posted by xs-cash

I believe so , yes

Kinda split on the answers here so far...

Killer Bee · 03-18-2021, 10:51 PM

no on the 400 sbc, it was offered only in passenger cars until somewhere around 76-77

engine option literature I believe will support that - Keith, little help here please?

**too much stuff** · 03-18-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in.

This is correct. The 8-400 was a big block.

toolboxchev · 03-21-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in.

I believe this is true. I love a good Viking Battle!

**Accelo** · 03-26-2021, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in.

You are correct. GM spend $ on the marketing and didn't want everyone to think it was and different. The emissions requirements changed that year. The amount of pollutants was split into two categories. Under 400 CI and over 400 CI. By increasing the displacement the BBC fell into the over category and didn't require major reworking to meet the requirement. That's the reason for the displacement change.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-18-2021, 10:55 PM

Unequivocally NO small block 400.

**3757chevy** · 03-18-2021, 11:15 PM

My '71 had 400 badges, 402 emission label and the suffix code on the block said it was a 396.

TurboThrift · 03-18-2021, 11:40 PM

No, a 400 sbc wasn't an option in a 67-72 truck.

**leddzepp** · 03-18-2021, 11:48 PM

No

68 P.O.S. · 03-18-2021, 11:53 PM

No

**kwmech** · 03-19-2021, 01:29 AM

x10 in the no section, not 'till the mid 70s in the trucks

**MJN** · 03-19-2021, 08:03 AM

No, 400 SBC was not available for '72 C-10's. The 402 BBC was marketed as a 400.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

The 400 small block showed up in trucks in '76 but not in 2wd trucks, only 4wd's. Then in 1980 it was dropped from the 1/2tons and offered on K20/K30's with GVW greater than 8500 lbs. 1980 was also the last year of the 400 in trucks.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-19-2021, 08:08 AM

I'll add my .02 worth. No 400 small blocks in 72 trucks!!!

chevytruckluver · 03-19-2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

no on the 400 sbc, it was offered only in passenger cars until somewhere around 76-77
Thanks

engine option literature I believe will support that - Keith, little help here please?

Perfect!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Unequivocally NO small block 400.

Absolutely not!

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

This is correct. The 8-400 was a big block.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

My '71 had 400 badges, 402 emission label and the suffix code on the block said it was a 396.

Yep

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Originally Posted by TurboThrift

No, a 400 sbc wasn't an option in a 67-72 truck.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

No

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

No

Thank you

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Originally Posted by kwmech

x10 in the no section, not 'till the mid 70s in the trucks

Thank you

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Originally Posted by MJN

No, 400 SBC was not available for '72 C-10's. The 402 BBC was marketed as a 400.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

The 400 small block showed up in trucks in '76 but not in 2wd trucks, only 4wd's. Then in 1980 it was dropped from the 1/2tons and offered on K20/K30's with GVW greater than 8500 lbs. 1980 was also the last year of the 400 in trucks.

Good information!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'll add my .02 worth. No 400 small blocks in 72 trucks!!!

I'm 2 cents richer!

briscuba · 03-20-2021, 01:08 PM

Some very good info in this thread. I owned a 1970 shorty with the stock 402 BB, never heard of a 400 SB for those early years. As a matter of fact, I believe the floor "hump" was raised to accommodate the larger block and Turbo 400.

My 2 cents...

REDROCKER652002 · 03-20-2021, 01:34 PM

I just had to post this. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nGQLQF1b6I

**3757chevy** · 03-20-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by REDROCKER652002

I just had to post this. LOL

My Cousin Vinny (5/5) Movie CLIP - Automotive...

My favorite part of the show.

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**specialtyretail** · 03-23-2021, 02:39 PM

no on the 400 sbc option....

best view · 03-23-2021, 08:13 PM

Sorry it’s a no for me too so your not going to Hollywood

03-18-2021, 10:22 PM	#1
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Settle an argument for me guys 1972 C10 was available with a 400 CID small block and a 402 CID big block. Yes or no __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

03-18-2021, 10:25 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Settle an argument for me guys No.

03-18-2021, 10:26 PM	#3
C101972 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 539	Re: Settle an argument for me guys Yes it was. Posted via Mobile Device

03-18-2021, 10:27 PM	#4
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Settle an argument for me guys No is the correct answer. 402 badged as a 400 but 402 cu in. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-18-2021, 10:34 PM	#5
xs-cash Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 103	Re: Settle an argument for me guys I believe so , yes

03-18-2021, 10:48 PM	#6
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Settle an argument for me guys no 400 small block in a 1972 c-10.there were 2 - 6 cylinders,250 and 292.a 307 and a 350 v-8 small blocks and a 400 (402) v-8 big block.that is it as far as i remembered and looked up to be sure in my 72 chevy truck sales brochure.there were 400 small blocks from 1970 til 1980.lots in old impala wagons and monte carlo's,then a million little class "C" motorhomes with 400 small blocks but i don't remember seeing a 400 small block in a truck til 75 or 76 when they seemed to be very plentiful around here in 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks but no 400 small blocks in a 72.

03-18-2021, 10:51 PM	#8
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Settle an argument for me guys no on the 400 sbc, it was offered only in passenger cars until somewhere around 76-77 engine option literature I believe will support that - Keith, little help here please? __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-18-2021, 10:55 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Settle an argument for me guys Unequivocally NO small block 400. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-18-2021, 11:15 PM	#13
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03-18-2021, 11:40 PM	#14
TurboThrift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 22	Re: Settle an argument for me guys No, a 400 sbc wasn't an option in a 67-72 truck.

03-18-2021, 11:48 PM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Settle an argument for me guys No __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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03-19-2021, 01:29 AM	#17
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: Settle an argument for me guys x10 in the no section, not 'till the mid 70s in the trucks

03-19-2021, 08:03 AM	#18
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	Re: Settle an argument for me guys No, 400 SBC was not available for '72 C-10's. The 402 BBC was marketed as a 400. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf The 400 small block showed up in trucks in '76 but not in 2wd trucks, only 4wd's. Then in 1980 it was dropped from the 1/2tons and offered on K20/K30's with GVW greater than 8500 lbs. 1980 was also the last year of the 400 in trucks. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com Last edited by MJN; 03-19-2021 at 08:09 AM.

03-19-2021, 08:08 AM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Settle an argument for me guys I'll add my .02 worth. No 400 small blocks in 72 trucks!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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03-20-2021, 01:08 PM	#21
briscuba Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 118	Re: Settle an argument for me guys Some very good info in this thread. I owned a 1970 shorty with the stock 402 BB, never heard of a 400 SB for those early years. As a matter of fact, I believe the floor "hump" was raised to accommodate the larger block and Turbo 400. My 2 cents... __________________ 1967 C10: My next project 1964 SS Impala Hardtop, low and slow 2007 Harley Street Glide .... When all else fails to start.

03-20-2021, 01:34 PM	#22
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 441	Re: Settle an argument for me guys I just had to post this. LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nGQLQF1b6I

03-23-2021, 02:39 PM	#24
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Settle an argument for me guys no on the 400 sbc option.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

03-23-2021, 08:13 PM	#25
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,153	Re: Settle an argument for me guys Sorry it’s a no for me too so your not going to Hollywood

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