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How do you de-stroke a 400 small block Chevy?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/23/2022

In the racing world, both drag and circle track, as well as 4X4's, and boats, it is common practice to put a 350 crank, 6 inch connecting rod, and a special piston, into a 400 block, making a 383. The 400 crankshaft has too long of a stroke, for high performance.

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∙ 14y ago

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What is the cylinder bore on a 400 small block?

a 400 small block Chevy has a 4.125" bore.

Is the 400 a small block or big block?

The 400 Chevy is a small block engine. The 400 BIG BLOCK Chevy does not exist! 402 big block Chevy does. it seems in the early 70s Chevy put 402s in their pick ups and they had 400 badges. this opened the can of worms known as the non-existant big block 400.

What year did they stop making the 400 small block Chevy?

1981 was the last year the 400 small block was made.

Is a 400 small block a Chevy motor?

Yes.

How strong is the 400 Chevy small block?

The 400 Chevy small block motor should have approximately 390 horse power. It should have 427 foot pounds of torque.

400 small block Chevy bored 060?

413

What is the dipstick length on Chevy 400 small block?

19'

How many Chevy small blocks are there?

350 and under are small blocks. There is also a 400 small block but there is a 400 large block. 396 and up are big blocks.

Will a 400 small block Chevy work in an 83 camaro?

Yes

Small block 400 Chevy k10 transmission fluid?

Dextron.

How mush does a small block 400 Chevy weigh?

Around 550.

Will a 350 starter work on 400 small block Chevy?