400 engine setup any thoughts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-29-2007, 11:54 PM

heres the engine i,am going to install in one of my trucks any thoughts or ideas are welcome.
400 sbc .040 over 2 freeze plug block, 2 blt main with arp studs
400 crank .010-.010 balanced
pink GM 5.7 rods , balanced, arp rod bolts
sil-o-vite flat top pistons, 10 to 11 to 1 compression
dart pro 1 aluminum heads, 2.05-1.625 valves, 72 cc chambers ,200 cc runners
3 duces intake setup
hei ignition 60,000 voly coil
hi volume, hi pressure oil pump
7 qt oil pan
big tube shorty headers
comp cams steel roller rockers
aluminum water pump h/d hi flow
aluminum timming chain cover
engle cam int. lift 520-294 dur., exh lift 537-310 dur., lobe centers106
double roller chain
holley comp fuel pump
what ya think motor heads ?
3.73 gears with eaton posi
th400 with gv O.D.
HOPE I DONT NEED A STALL BUT BET I WILL.....
bob

redhead69 · 09-29-2007, 11:56 PM

get some slicks!!

earl87gta · 09-30-2007, 03:07 AM

That should be a fun toy .
I have close to that at my dads house but its .30 over I used the GM Pink riods and I used fastburn heads. I used a lt4 hot cam and roller rockers and crane roller lifters. I polished the rods crank and block before i took it to the machine shop. then had then balance every thing.
I was goint to use a TPI on it and never finished puting it together. Its going in my 68 fire bird one of these days.

corn · 09-30-2007, 03:52 AM

You shouldnt need a converter with that stump puller...

**special-K** · 09-30-2007, 07:32 AM

Sounds good.What carbs will it get and what stall speed will you run?

grayw0lf · 09-30-2007, 09:10 AM

I need that kind of engine building budget!

Scott68-93-97 · 09-30-2007, 10:35 AM

What year block? is there steam holes on the deck? Do the heads come with the steam holes drilled?

PanelDeland · 09-30-2007, 11:52 AM

I have heard that the Hi vol/high pressure oil pumps sometimes wash out the main bearings.I've never had it happen but most engine builders I know say the stock pump is plenty for the small blocks.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-30-2007, 12:20 PM

i didnt buy all this at once it was over 3 yrs to get it all together. still need a little more $$$$$ so i,am saving.
bob

charlieo · 09-30-2007, 01:17 PM

Wow Bob, that 400 will really run ! Mines not even half that motor & it runs really strong for being @ 5000 '

09-29-2007, 11:54 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	400 engine setup any thoughts heres the engine i,am going to install in one of my trucks any thoughts or ideas are welcome. 400 sbc .040 over 2 freeze plug block, 2 blt main with arp studs 400 crank .010-.010 balanced pink GM 5.7 rods , balanced, arp rod bolts sil-o-vite flat top pistons, 10 to 11 to 1 compression dart pro 1 aluminum heads, 2.05-1.625 valves, 72 cc chambers ,200 cc runners 3 duces intake setup hei ignition 60,000 voly coil hi volume, hi pressure oil pump 7 qt oil pan big tube shorty headers comp cams steel roller rockers aluminum water pump h/d hi flow aluminum timming chain cover engle cam int. lift 520-294 dur., exh lift 537-310 dur., lobe centers106 double roller chain holley comp fuel pump what ya think motor heads ? 3.73 gears with eaton posi th400 with gv O.D. HOPE I DONT NEED A STALL BUT BET I WILL..... bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 09-30-2007 at 12:01 AM.

09-29-2007, 11:56 PM	#2
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts get some slicks!! __________________ Currently truckless

09-30-2007, 03:07 AM	#3
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts That should be a fun toy . I have close to that at my dads house but its .30 over I used the GM Pink riods and I used fastburn heads. I used a lt4 hot cam and roller rockers and crane roller lifters. I polished the rods crank and block before i took it to the machine shop. then had then balance every thing. I was goint to use a TPI on it and never finished puting it together. Its going in my 68 fire bird one of these days. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 09-30-2007 at 03:08 AM.

09-30-2007, 03:52 AM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts You shouldnt need a converter with that stump puller...

09-30-2007, 07:32 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts Sounds good.What carbs will it get and what stall speed will you run? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-30-2007, 09:10 AM	#6
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts I need that kind of engine building budget! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

09-30-2007, 10:35 AM	#7
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts What year block? is there steam holes on the deck? Do the heads come with the steam holes drilled? __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap

09-30-2007, 11:52 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts I have heard that the Hi vol/high pressure oil pumps sometimes wash out the main bearings.I've never had it happen but most engine builders I know say the stock pump is plenty for the small blocks. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-30-2007, 12:20 PM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts i didnt buy all this at once it was over 3 yrs to get it all together. still need a little more $$$$$ so i,am saving. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-30-2007, 01:17 PM	#10
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Re: 400 engine setup any thoughts Wow Bob, that 400 will really run ! Mines not even half that motor & it runs really strong for being @ 5000 '



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