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hensonjd · 12-09-2008, 05:59 PM

I found a 400 small block that a buddy of mine had. He said it runs real good. He used to be a dirt track racer for a short time. Short being only a few races. He built this 400 small block and he says that their is nothing wrong with it and it is ready to jus be dropped in. He says he will let me have it for $600. What do yall think?

VA72C10 · 12-09-2008, 06:15 PM

NOT AND EXPERT HERE>>>>>

But I think that if he dirt track raced it, it would have been set up for high rpm driving (ie low end dog) as they would have geared it tall to keep it in the rev's as soon as they get on the throttle. Might not be the best for a street motor. I would ask for info on the heads, camshaft, and pistons used. Will it run on pump gas? And you know if it's been raced, it's been pretty well used........

VA72C10 · 12-09-2008, 06:15 PM

The price seems more than fair (see- cheap) if it runs well and would suit your driving needs.

hensonjd · 12-09-2008, 06:49 PM

He used it very little and it will run gas im pretty sure.

thirdstreettito · 12-09-2008, 07:47 PM

I'd get it!

hensonjd · 12-09-2008, 09:43 PM

I think i will.

R.L. · 12-10-2008, 02:50 AM

Weather you use the motor in your truck or not it sounds like a steal to me. You might be able to resale/trade it for a street engine of greater value. I'm not sure it would be a good choice for a street truck though. Just my.02

LuckyHenriksen · 12-10-2008, 03:37 AM

Get it

**WestButteTruck** · 12-10-2008, 04:49 AM

I'd hit it.

big_al_71 · 12-10-2008, 08:11 AM

I would be all over it!!!!!!!

I have a small block 400 in my truck and I could not be happier to this point,,,,,Can you say,,,Extremely fast and plenty of torque....for 600.00 man not even a question...

Prostreet 72 · 12-10-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hensonjd

I found a 400 small block that a buddy of mine had. He said it runs real good. He used to be a dirt track racer for a short time. Short being only a few races. He built this 400 small block and he says that their is nothing wrong with it and it is ready to jus be dropped in. He says he will let me have it for $600. What do yall think?

$600.00 is a good price. You would put $350.00 into machine work alone if you were to duplicate it. Than add in the parts. As for the RPM band, that is as simple as a cam change. If he has it set up for high RPM, you can ask him how the cam was installed. (Where it was degreed in) You may be abe to change the installed location enough to make it work for you, but I doubt it. A cam change is cheap and easy.

Chris

72BlckButy · 12-10-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I would be all over it!!!!!!!

I have a small block 400 in my truck and I could not be happier to this point,,,,,Can you say,,,Extremely fast and plenty of torque....for 600.00 man not even a question...

Great looking SB400!

I agree with big al, I have a SB400 in my '72 and it is a great motor. Around here people love these things, so if you decide to not keep it, you will definitely recoup your money, guaranteed!

c10addict · 12-10-2008, 12:17 PM

BUY IT!!!! you may need to change the cam and intake to suit your needs but what a steal!

greasy68 · 12-10-2008, 01:22 PM

buy it for sure. They are a great motor for these trucks and you would have no problem getting your money back out of it if you decide to go another way.

Gray Ghost · 12-10-2008, 01:27 PM

Ask him which heads he has on the motor. Typically track racers want high rpms and high compression. Most will not run well on regular gas.

Other than that it sounds like a great deal.

12-09-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	What yall think i should do? I found a 400 small block that a buddy of mine had. He said it runs real good. He used to be a dirt track racer for a short time. Short being only a few races. He built this 400 small block and he says that their is nothing wrong with it and it is ready to jus be dropped in. He says he will let me have it for $600. What do yall think?

12-09-2008, 06:15 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: What yall think i should do? NOT AND EXPERT HERE>>>>> But I think that if he dirt track raced it, it would have been set up for high rpm driving (ie low end dog) as they would have geared it tall to keep it in the rev's as soon as they get on the throttle. Might not be the best for a street motor. I would ask for info on the heads, camshaft, and pistons used. Will it run on pump gas? And you know if it's been raced, it's been pretty well used........ __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-09-2008, 06:15 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: What yall think i should do? The price seems more than fair (see- cheap) if it runs well and would suit your driving needs. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-09-2008, 06:49 PM	#4
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: What yall think i should do? He used it very little and it will run gas im pretty sure.

12-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What yall think i should do? I'd get it! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-09-2008, 09:43 PM	#6
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: What yall think i should do? I think i will.

12-10-2008, 02:50 AM	#7
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What yall think i should do? Weather you use the motor in your truck or not it sounds like a steal to me. You might be able to resale/trade it for a street engine of greater value. I'm not sure it would be a good choice for a street truck though. Just my.02

12-10-2008, 03:37 AM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: What yall think i should do? Get it __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-10-2008, 04:49 AM	#9
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: What yall think i should do? I'd hit it. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

12-10-2008, 08:11 AM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What yall think i should do? I would be all over it!!!!!!! I have a small block 400 in my truck and I could not be happier to this point,,,,,Can you say,,,Extremely fast and plenty of torque....for 600.00 man not even a question... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-10-2008, 12:17 PM	#13
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: What yall think i should do? BUY IT!!!! you may need to change the cam and intake to suit your needs but what a steal! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

12-10-2008, 01:22 PM	#14
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: What yall think i should do? buy it for sure. They are a great motor for these trucks and you would have no problem getting your money back out of it if you decide to go another way. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

12-10-2008, 01:27 PM	#15
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: What yall think i should do? Ask him which heads he has on the motor. Typically track racers want high rpms and high compression. Most will not run well on regular gas. Other than that it sounds like a great deal. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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