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what is the best 400 block? what casting number?

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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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what is the best 400 block? what casting number?

what is the best 400 block? what casting number?

i am looking for a 400 4bolt main cast iron block to build, for a time i was thinking of getting a dart aluminum block but i figured that cast iron would be better.

what do u all think?
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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If you're talking stock GM SBC production blocks, the 511 casting is the most sought after. With GM production 400sbc blocks, 4 bolt mains are actually weaker than the two bolts (less webbing). A 2 bolt 511 casting with splayed main caps would be ideal IMHO...
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