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  1. 02-11-2005 05:35 AM #1
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    Will it overheat

     



    Just bought a 57 chevy with a 400 motor casting # 3951509 1974-1980. Looking to put in on a 671 Hampton blower 7.5:1 compression street use. I haven't worked out all the details yet but my question is will it overheat due to the siaemes (sp) cylinders. I think the steam holes were drilled out being a newer block. Please help!
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    509 casting is a good 400 block don't bore more than .030 and it should work fine make sure the heads are drilled for steam holes
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    How hard do you plan on twisting the blower?? Do you have a good water pump and radiator? Do you plan on running an electric fan?
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    I look the look of the heavy duty truck motor radiator up front. Want to install an Edelbrock aluminum heads also. Not looking to twist up the blower too much.
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    Thankyou very much Techinspector. That answers my question!That's a windmill of a radiator. 75 amp WOW! I will get it to work, there is plenty of room in the 57. Thanks again for your time. I always like reading your replies.

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