Thread: Is a sbc 400 worth time or a waste

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Thanks...sounds like the block is a keeper.

Also in looking at the combo links ya'll provided that 400HP is very conservative. Maybe I needed to raise the bar for a purely fun motor that I don't have to worry about fuel mileage.

The new pistons are still in their retail box unmounted and the rings in theirs with receipt so I may be able to sell them with no worries. Then I'll just use the block as a blank slate to start fresh (if what I have isn't productive to my goals) The last time I fooled with it I was thinking High compression daily driver. My goals are changing with fuel prices.

I really enjoyed the links ya'll passed on...are there any other resouces you an recommend for a rusty fellow wanting to get involved with engine building (and doing it right the first time) Thanks.

<billlsbird> Supercharging (or turbocharging) sounds like fun! That means easy horsepower but you have to have lower compression right? What are the normal weak points that prevent a motor from supercharging with medium compression?

Excellent all, I'm getting real excited!

Thanks
JT