Ok guys. Ready for the next step. Getting the engine to a new, not to worry state. Would like your opinion on what to do with my engine. Let's open it up and not worry about budget for now. My 1973 4
The 2-bolt spec worries me a little in a high torque environment. Most pickup motors were 4-bolt. Pulling that trailer means it will be loaded. My first thought is maybe you should drop in a new 383
I think Chevy has a hi torque 383 crate engine. I think it was $2500-$3000. I think I'd try them first. But if your 400 is good basically, it might be worthwhile rebuilding. Maybe someone put hi comp
Wyane that old tired 400 is not worth worring with! Just ship it to me and I`ll send you a 350 that you can rebuild! Pat 67 Nova SS 41 Art Deco chevy truck -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne" <wrowo
If you're into rebuilding engines (have the knowledge, tools and time), you could probably get away with rebuilding your 400 (although the 2-bolt main bothers me a bit). Most gutsy towing engines wi
Oh if you want to play that game I have a motor that makes 500 ft lbs of torque I'd trade for that 400. Wyane that old tired 400 is not worth worring with! Just ship it to me and I`ll send you a 350
I say again!! send me that old wore out two bolt knocker I`ll set you up on Pat 67 Nova SS 41 Art Deco chevy truck -- Original Message -- From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com> To: <wroworth
I couldn't say. My motor is a big old Buick. open shape quote still 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betw
I would wait until I heard back from the machine shop in regard to the engines current bore and if it would need to be bored further. If it's already bored and needs more then I would scrap it out. I
OK guys. I here most of you are recommending the 383. Looks like a beautiful engine. Take a look at the links I have found and I have been talking with the staff. What do you think? They both will ta
Didn't see anything at either site about warranty (or maybe I didn't look closely enough)? Reconditioned heads are O.K. if they're done right (magnafluxed for cracks, new guides, seats and springs).
Did you look at the HT383 from GM performance? 415 ftlbs. of torque at 3500 RPM $4000 from Scoggin-Dickey http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=prod_detail&catid=120&pid=465 regards, Leon oletrucks
OK. I'm getting down to the short strokes. Most leads I have received from our friends have either not responded or was not a true "turnkey" and when you added up the cost it was equal to or more tha
Hi Wayne - Here is my input on the motor build up. Make sure they install Brass Freeze plugs ......they don't rust out. You can't beat a Melling high pressure/high volume oil pump. This pump requires