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nicks diner · 04-22-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie H.

I like a small block 400. I have been running one in my 69 GMC for more than 20 years without any problems. The only 400 crate engines that I know of use aftermarket blocks, and they are pretty pricey, but if you can find a good rebuildable 400 SB core, and a good machine shop, you can build your own, or have them build it for you. Having said that, there's really nothing wrong with a good 350 or 383. You can get plenty of power out of either one.

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nicks diner · 04-22-2015, 06:31 PM

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Diggers Dad · 04-22-2015, 06:49 PM

I live in Arizona and have not had inherent overheating problems w/ the 400.
I built mine [ out of a 75 Jimmy]. It has gobs of torque! It will handle a 4L60e in overdrive no problem. You may try Jasper for a quality rebuilt long block. We use them for specialty engines. Good products.

Mike

nicks diner · 04-22-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggers Dad

I live in Arizona and have not had inherent overheating problems w/ the 400.
I built mine [ out of a 75 Jimmy]. It has gobs of torque! It will handle a 4L60e in overdrive no problem. You may try Jasper for a quality rebuilt long block. We use them for specialty engines. Good products.

Mike

Same here I live in Orlando and don't have the infamous steam holes drilled and never ever see 180 on the temp. I got $8k in my motor and 500 tq at the wheels With out the 150 shot that it gobbles up. And the sound of a well thought out 406 is unmistakable. Great motor with lots of wise tales till I hand them there ass. One more thing Google 1968 C10 406 roller YouTube and check out my truck. Sorry can't link it but it's a cool clip.
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Churchill · 04-22-2015, 07:16 PM

https://youtu.be/a6D6zu5knfE?t=16s

Here you go!

Cool burnout!

nicks diner · 04-22-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Churchill

https://youtu.be/a6D6zu5knfE?t=16s

Here you go!

Cool burnout!

Thank you.
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justin4260 · 04-23-2015, 08:19 PM

i recently found out i have a 400 not a 450 like the po told me. before i found out i replaced the motor mounts with 350 mounts so you can use the same mounts. i live in texas and don't have over heating problems at all. also 400's have almost the same stroke and bore as a 402 big block if I'm not mistaken.

656mx · 04-23-2015, 09:59 PM

My 406 has never over heated and its been in my nova almost 18 years now I think. The builder I got it from told me it would make torque like a big block but rev like a small block. Sounded good to me and its 435hp 515tq. He wanted more money to do a 383 and it made less hp. Im sure that's not the case now though if the blocks are hard to find. A 350 with a good set of heads and cam is probably the easiest way to go. But after doing a ls swap ill probably never do another sbc in a street truck/car again

**Canuckvetter** · 04-23-2015, 11:05 PM

I've had my 400sbc in my vette for almost 20 yrs. I love the torque.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1429844604

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-23-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Sorry I just had to do this! :-)

What is it?

**67 cst swb** · 04-24-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

What is it?

A Donovan all aluminum Small Block block. Probably $4500-$5000 new.
They have replaceable iron sleeves for cylinders and only weighs 100lbs.
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-24-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

A Donovan all aluminum Small Block block. Probably $4500-$5000 new.
They have replaceable iron sleeves for cylinders and only weighs 100lbs.
http://www.donovanengineering.com/Bl...ineBlocks.html

Super nice.

chaff · 04-24-2015, 09:53 PM

400 blocks are not that hard to find, but you do have to look listen and search. They were manufactured between 1970 and 79 possibly 80 but have been transplanted into other years. I've pd between $125 bare that will need 2 sleeves and $800 running. I knew a machine shop that had 7 400 blks two years ago.

04-22-2015, 06:31 PM	#27
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Re: 400 Small block engine Posted via Mobile Device

04-22-2015, 06:49 PM	#28
Diggers Dad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 28	Re: 400 Small block engine I live in Arizona and have not had inherent overheating problems w/ the 400. I built mine [ out of a 75 Jimmy]. It has gobs of torque! It will handle a 4L60e in overdrive no problem. You may try Jasper for a quality rebuilt long block. We use them for specialty engines. Good products. Mike

04-22-2015, 07:16 PM	#30
Churchill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bonney Lake Posts: 101	Re: 400 Small block engine https://youtu.be/a6D6zu5knfE?t=16s Here you go! Cool burnout!

04-23-2015, 08:19 PM	#32
justin4260 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: houston texas Posts: 206	Re: 400 Small block engine i recently found out i have a 400 not a 450 like the po told me. before i found out i replaced the motor mounts with 350 mounts so you can use the same mounts. i live in texas and don't have over heating problems at all. also 400's have almost the same stroke and bore as a 402 big block if I'm not mistaken.

04-23-2015, 09:59 PM	#33
656mx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: dutchess county NY Posts: 60	Re: 400 Small block engine My 406 has never over heated and its been in my nova almost 18 years now I think. The builder I got it from told me it would make torque like a big block but rev like a small block. Sounded good to me and its 435hp 515tq. He wanted more money to do a 383 and it made less hp. Im sure that's not the case now though if the blocks are hard to find. A 350 with a good set of heads and cam is probably the easiest way to go. But after doing a ls swap ill probably never do another sbc in a street truck/car again

04-23-2015, 11:05 PM	#34
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	Re: 400 Small block engine I've had my 400sbc in my vette for almost 20 yrs. I love the torque. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1429844604 Attached Images

04-24-2015, 09:53 PM	#38
chaff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: montrose colo Posts: 24	Re: 400 Small block engine 400 blocks are not that hard to find, but you do have to look listen and search. They were manufactured between 1970 and 79 possibly 80 but have been transplanted into other years. I've pd between $125 bare that will need 2 sleeves and $800 running. I knew a machine shop that had 7 400 blks two years ago.



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