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Oldschoolpony · 08-12-2001, 10:10 AM

I agree with macx. To a point. I think for your app. the 400BB is a waste of time. you could get 400 CI from a 351 with a stroker kit. and the engine would be lighter. If your have your mind set on a BB find a late model 460 or a 429<--a bit pricey... Lots available for those and will make tremendous power (stroked) Finding HiPo parts for a 400 is harder than finding hipo parts for a FE and I had a hell of a time when I built my last 406 (428 block w/390 crank)

08-12-2001, 10:10 AM	#1
Oldschoolpony Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gainsville,Fl Posts: 229	I agree with macx. To a point. I think for your app. the 400BB is a waste of time. you could get 400 CI from a 351 with a stroker kit. and the engine would be lighter. If your have your mind set on a BB find a late model 460 or a 429<--a bit pricey... Lots available for those and will make tremendous power (stroked) Finding HiPo parts for a 400 is harder than finding hipo parts for a FE and I had a hell of a time when I built my last 406 (428 block w/390 crank)