Thread: I'm kinda lost here...

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I think I agree. Going bigger and not having to turn it so hard seems like the better idea. Doing it this way would also make it a lot more streetable huh?

Originally Posted by Hopper111

I think I agree. Going bigger and not having to turn it so hard seems like the better idea. Doing it this way would also make it a lot more streetable huh?

You got it!!

Cant u make the 400 small block into 427 pretty cheap or can u go all the way to 454 out of that block or do u have to goto an aftermarket block to get 454?.!!!!!

Well, I know u can make up to 434 out of a 400, but I'm not sure if you can make 454 out of it. Seems like you'd have to have like a 4.125 stroke or so and a big bore. I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by Hopper111

Well, I know u can make up to 434 out of a 400, but I'm not sure if you can make 454 out of it. Seems like you'd have to have like a 4.125 stroke or so and a big bore. I'm not sure.

434 is as big as you can go with a stock block. But if you are using an aftermarket block like a Dart or a Motown, then you can go 454 easily. And you won't have to use a small base circle camshaft or be concerned about rod clearance.

Weeelllll, Against what has been said here, I went ahead and ordered my spinning assembly for the 377.

Probe Forged Flat top pistons
"H" Beam 4340 Steel Rods w/ ARP bolts
Scat Series 9000 cast steel crank shaft

cost me somewhere in the neighborhood of a $1000.