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Yeah I should have been little more specific than just saying I was going to hop it up. No I plan on pulling and complete rebuild. Ill do all the work my self with exceptions of machine work obviously. As far as budget. I've never built a big block so no idea on average price range. But probly plan on few thousand but really have no idea. And I belong to another website based specifically for chevy trucks and every responce I've got is stay away from the 396 basicaly. Best advice was buy a 454 and throw my rods and crank in it for a 427. Any input on this? Like I said new to nbc so not trying to step on anyones feet just trying to get my ducks in a row.

Originally Posted by wicky

Yeah I should have been little more specific than just saying I was going to hop it up. No I plan on pulling and complete rebuild. Ill do all the work my self with exceptions of machine work obviously. As far as budget. I've never built a big block so no idea on average price range. But probly plan on few thousand but really have no idea. And I belong to another website based specifically for chevy trucks and every responce I've got is stay away from the 396 basicaly. Best advice was buy a 454 and throw my rods and crank in it for a 427. Any input on this? Like I said new to nbc so not trying to step on anyones feet just trying to get my ducks in a row.

i done the 396/402 engine in many ways .guys say a 427 is better and a 454 is better then a 427?? well a 632 will kick the crap out of all them i made them all .its not really hard to think this one out at the end of the day cubic inches win if you can hook it up if not it still fun walking the car side ways threw 3 gears and still beating a guy .the 396/402 can be a great small bbc i have one thats going on Ebay in july gm steel crank .7/16 rods .erson hyd roller cam forged pistons that will have the look of the bbc and sound with good power with very nice parts in it on paper should make hi 460+ HP on good pump gas