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ratrod67 · 12-10-2006, 07:16 PM

Cool. Glad everything worked out good. Heck of a deal!

*rage'nrat638* · 12-10-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrod67

Cool. Glad everything worked out good. Heck of a deal!

well thanks buddy..your the reason i had a liitle studying to do before i went and knew what to look for once i got there

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i think this guy was a little shocked i knew what i was talkking about

your the coolest in my book THANKS RATROD67

the day of the rats

corn · 12-10-2006, 07:55 PM

Sweet deal there for sure. Those look like stock dished pistons to me. The block or the heads were worth your purchase price. I love SBC 400's...

*rage'nrat638* · 12-10-2006, 08:06 PM

are these vortec? heads i don't think they are

JrRacer · 12-10-2006, 08:12 PM

No not L31 Vortec they are 87-95 heads some people call them vortec but they are not

**kwmech** · 12-10-2006, 08:13 PM

Looks like a stock head----1511 casting number on the block= 4 bolt main

*wolfthing2000* · 12-10-2006, 09:15 PM

Not meaning to have anyone jump back at me here on this one ,but the 400s have a reputation for crack problems.

I would, if I were you, get the block apart, cleaned and magged for cracks. This should be about 75.00 ... Good peace of mind.

I have said all I wish to say about the 400 SB. So I will not reply to any further.

bowtiehotrodder · 12-10-2006, 09:15 PM

my 400 is the same casting # it is a 4 bolt main

*rage'nrat638* · 12-10-2006, 09:56 PM

this one is the very very rare 3 freeze plug on each side, 2 bolt main model

3951511....400...70-73...4...Some replacement blocks had 2-bolt main caps
as per mortec...i removed the oil pan and sure enough

bowtiehotrodder · 12-10-2006, 11:53 PM

my has the three freeze plugs. i have not pull the pan but was told it was 4 bolt main. what do you thank

70rs/ss · 12-11-2006, 03:09 PM

The heads are probably TBI heads, not bad heads, just not vortecs. Heck of a deal, I bought a 95 350 1-piece rear main seal for $7 on ebay, complete! It needed to be bored, but the crank polished and away I went. Some people just want stuff gone sometimes!!

motocrosschump · 12-11-2006, 04:02 PM

I like TBI heads on trucks..Better Low End Torque, better gas mileage.

DSSA · 12-11-2006, 04:24 PM

Congrats on the find!

I just picked up a good-condition (60K running) LT1 w/ aluminum heads and brand new Crane Roller-Rockers (Gold Series) for $300 that I've torn down to start building up.

A 400 for that money is a great find!

Bad71chev406sbc · 12-11-2006, 05:00 PM

AWESOME DEAL!! Are those vortec head??? Strait down bolts for intake??

72armyswbtruck · 12-11-2006, 05:45 PM

Super sweet buy,
Man I love Moretec

12-10-2006, 07:16 PM	#26
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Cool. Glad everything worked out good. Heck of a deal!

12-10-2006, 07:55 PM	#28
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Sweet deal there for sure. Those look like stock dished pistons to me. The block or the heads were worth your purchase price. I love SBC 400's...

12-10-2006, 08:06 PM	#29
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine are these vortec? heads i don't think they are Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:00 AM.

12-10-2006, 08:12 PM	#30
JrRacer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 27	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine No not L31 Vortec they are 87-95 heads some people call them vortec but they are not __________________ 84 GMC LONGBED 84 CHEVY LONGBED 03 CHEVY 1500HD 4X4 CREW CAB

12-10-2006, 08:13 PM	#31
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,487	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Looks like a stock head----1511 casting number on the block= 4 bolt main

12-10-2006, 09:15 PM	#32
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Not meaning to have anyone jump back at me here on this one ,but the 400s have a reputation for crack problems. I would, if I were you, get the block apart, cleaned and magged for cracks. This should be about 75.00 ... Good peace of mind. I have said all I wish to say about the 400 SB. So I will not reply to any further.

12-10-2006, 09:15 PM	#33
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine my 400 is the same casting # it is a 4 bolt main __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

12-10-2006, 09:56 PM	#34
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine this one is the very very rare 3 freeze plug on each side, 2 bolt main model 3951511....400...70-73...4...Some replacement blocks had 2-bolt main caps as per mortec...i removed the oil pan and sure enough Last edited by rage'nrat638; 12-10-2006 at 09:57 PM.

12-10-2006, 11:53 PM	#35
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine my has the three freeze plugs. i have not pull the pan but was told it was 4 bolt main. what do you thank __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

12-11-2006, 03:09 PM	#36
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine The heads are probably TBI heads, not bad heads, just not vortecs. Heck of a deal, I bought a 95 350 1-piece rear main seal for $7 on ebay, complete! It needed to be bored, but the crank polished and away I went. Some people just want stuff gone sometimes!!

12-11-2006, 04:02 PM	#37
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine I like TBI heads on trucks..Better Low End Torque, better gas mileage. __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

12-11-2006, 04:24 PM	#38
DSSA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 9	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Congrats on the find! I just picked up a good-condition (60K running) LT1 w/ aluminum heads and brand new Crane Roller-Rockers (Gold Series) for $300 that I've torn down to start building up. A 400 for that money is a great find!

12-11-2006, 05:00 PM	#39
Bad71chev406sbc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 162	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine AWESOME DEAL!! Are those vortec head??? Strait down bolts for intake?? __________________ '71 SNB, 406sbc, TH350 w/ Transpak & Starshifter, 12bolt w/ 3.73s, 2" Early Classic front coils, 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40's

12-11-2006, 05:45 PM	#40
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: new 99.00 dollar 400 engine Super sweet buy, Man I love Moretec __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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