Is the unreliability of the 400 Small Block Chev an Urban Myth?
Apr 10, 2016 · The 400 ci engines definitely make more horsepower and torque compared to the smaller cube small blocks. It's not unreasonable to get 400+ HP from a SBC 400 with high …
Small Block Chevy Engine Block casting and code identification
Sep 14, 2012 · Chevy Small Block - Engine Block Casting Numbers Notes (for below): "High Power" is the maximum rate HP this block was used for, "Low Power" is the lowest rated …
SB 400;Thought I'd Share a Recipe with you all - Chevy Nova Forum
Mar 4, 2008 · Salt to taste, of course. DESTROKED 400 SBC: GM 400 Block, bored .40 over, splayed 4 bolt mains added (was a 2 bolt), decked for cleanup only. -Callies Compstar …
Building a 550hp (all motor) sbc 400 - Chevy Nova Forum
Jun 10, 2007 · Hello, I have a 817 stock sbc 400. I'm looking to build a motor that capable of low 10's in my 71 Nova. First question, can this block handle the power and what are your …
What heads 400 sbc - Chevy Nova Forum
Jun 14, 2007 · The 400 responds very very well to the Vortec / E-tech heads. It's a pricey swap with the intake, rocker covers, rockers and all, but it makes for a very nice street friendly …
true or false?? Boring a 400 SBC .040 over?? | Chevy Nova Forum
May 16, 2010 · I know when boring a block of any type there can at anytime be issues. Core shift, casting issues always play a part. A SBC 400 block going .040 over...
400 SBC twin tubro build - Chevy Nova Forum
Jul 2, 2013 · Hi, my name is Robert Mastriano I am currently deployed as an Infantry officer in Afghanistan. I have a 1972, 400 SBC Nova at home. Thing is badass. Anyways, I dont know …
Small Block Chevy Engine casting numbers and Identification Menu
Oct 20, 2011 · How to decode and identify a small block chevy engine
How to get a SBC around 500 HP for $2,000.00 - Chevy Nova Forum
Jun 6, 2011 · u could do it pretty easy IMO ,,, use 400 rods , a 3.75 crank , with a factory hyd roller block ,,, find a set of vortec heads ,, get a hyd roller cam ground with around 240@.050 …
Help me build a 400+ sbc. What would you build??
Mar 2, 2008 · With most of the internals and parts it will cost you under 3500 dollars to get you a LOT of power from a sbc 400 assuming you already have the block. I plan on going this route. …