Thread: my first build up any suggestions

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400's make lots of torque, great on the street. Don't overcam it, they don't need to rev. Any SBC heads work if you drill the steam holes, the stock 400 heads aren't the best. I had 2.02 camel humps on one, and a cam made for RV's and tow trucks(!) and it worked good in my '72 Camino.

Im guessing by the post you mean this will be you 1st motor build from start to finish or is this your 1st motor build ever???? If it is your 1st motor ever the main thing to consider is buying a set of feeler gauges, check the clearance on all moving parts and you should be just fine....