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10-17-2008 01:14 AM #1
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Big block motor build help
Hello all,
i`m new here and from hastings florida.I got a 1980 chevy c10 stepside thats under restomodding.It`s dropped 4 1/2 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear. A 12 bolt 3.73 rearend and gona have a 700 r4 tranny.I got a question regarding a big block.About 5 years ago i bought a 396 shortblock but disassembled and came with it was a 1972 402 2 bolt main block with main caps.The 396 was from a 68 truck and the 402 was from a chevelle.But i`m leaning towards the 402 since its a virgin block and i`m starting with a base.I know alot of people would get tired of answering this but what would you all reccomend to do for a rotating assembly and to produce close if not over 450 HP out of the 402? I got a set of 049 oval port heads that need to be redone as well. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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You're welcome Mike, glad it worked out for you. Roger, it's taken a few years but my inventory of excess parts has shrunk a fair bit from 1 1/2 garage stalls to about an eight by eight space. ...
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