Need to know what cars came with four bolt main 400 sbcs
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Need to know what cars came with four bolt main 400 sbcs
Not because I'm getting one...but my automotive teacher says they don't exist. Is he right?
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91 Z28
Best Time Slip:
60' - 2.098
1/8 - 9.137 , MPH - 76.21
1/4 - 14.213, MPH - 97.55
Performace Mods: B&B Exhaust, few free mods.
Appearance Mods: SS wheels, 2.5" Cowl Hood... New 100% Black paint job, Clear Side Marker Lights
Stereo: Alpine 855, Infinity Kappas all around, Infinity 150x2 amp (POS), Infinity Perfect 10 in hatch.
Pictures at Here
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AOL: normalmatt9
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Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
They exist.
Look for 71-72 Impalas, with "400" badges on the side. There were 2 versions of "400"s, known conveniently as "400 2-barrel" and "400 4-barrel". The "400 2-barrel" was a small block with 4-bolt mains, easily identifiable by having 3 freeze plugs in the side of the block, unlike all other small blocks that have 2; the car came with single exhaust. The "400 4-barrel" was a 402 big block, something else altogether of course; those cars came with dual exhaust.
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Look for 71-72 Impalas, with "400" badges on the side. There were 2 versions of "400"s, known conveniently as "400 2-barrel" and "400 4-barrel". The "400 2-barrel" was a small block with 4-bolt mains, easily identifiable by having 3 freeze plugs in the side of the block, unlike all other small blocks that have 2; the car came with single exhaust. The "400 4-barrel" was a 402 big block, something else altogether of course; those cars came with dual exhaust.
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Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
They exist, and if I had a digital cam, I would give you a pick to show your teacher...I have one sitting in my garage.
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I suppose he doesn't acknowledge the existence of the 300CI and 340CI (yes, 340) Buick V-8s, the 164 Chevy six cylinder, 326 Pontiacs, the Olds 330 and 394 V-8s, and the 429 inch Cadillac V-8s.
Yes, those numbers are all correct, and were produced by the millions. I guess I AM old...
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Yes, those numbers are all correct, and were produced by the millions. I guess I AM old...
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
The most popular casting numbers for 400's is 3951509. This is a 2 bolt block. Finding a 3951511 casting can get you a 4 bolt main but not always. You could find them in 70-73 heavy duty trucks and full size cars.
Finding a 400 block with 3 freeze plugs on the side instead of 2 is usually a 4 bolt.
Personally I wouldn't go looking for a 4 bolt 400 block. The amount of metal in the webbing is less and won't take as much force as a 2 bolt. The most popular thing to do to a 2 bolt is to install a stud kit to increase the strength or to install splayed caps.
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Finding a 400 block with 3 freeze plugs on the side instead of 2 is usually a 4 bolt.
Personally I wouldn't go looking for a 4 bolt 400 block. The amount of metal in the webbing is less and won't take as much force as a 2 bolt. The most popular thing to do to a 2 bolt is to install a stud kit to increase the strength or to install splayed caps.
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87 IROC-Z SuperPro ET Bracket Race Car
461 naturally aspirated Big Block
Best ET on a time slip: 11.242 altitude corrected to 10.89
Best MPH on a time slip: 121.52 altitude corrected to 125.89
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP: 497.9
Best 60 foot: 1.546
Racing at 3500 feet elevation with a typical race day over 5000 feet density altitude!
Member of the Calgary Drag Racing Association
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