400 swap problems
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From: Wayne, Nj
Car: 83 Black T- top Firebird
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 5 speed
400 swap problems
hey i am putting a 400 block into my 83 firebird and bought the hedman long tubes. i also have a th-350 trans with a 168 tooth flywheel and can't get the starter that i bought to fit. Has anyone done this before and know what starter will fit for sure before i waste money on another. thanks
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 80
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From: Wayne, Nj
Car: 83 Black T- top Firebird
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 5 speed
Re: 400 swap problems
the summit protorque starter that is adjustable. none the the different setting seem to work
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Florida
Car: 84 TA,69 camaro,81 vet 92 vet
Engine: 400
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73
Re: 400 swap problems
I have a 400 small block w/168 flywheel and stock bbc starter with headers (short) there is lots of room. I had long tube headers for a long time but they rusted away(lots of room). I have a 700r4 trans. Only thing is the starter has to be installed or removed with the header removed.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Grand Junction, Co
Car: '83 WS6 T/A 65,000 miles
Engine: 5.0L vin H stock, 406SBC right now
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Corp. 3.73
Re: 400 swap problems
Flywheel/flexplate has to be counterweighted 400 SBC unit.....unless you've internally balanced the engine. Starter is relevent to the 400 flywheel/flexplate. The engine is the same externally and should fit with out problems.
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