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    I would find me a 817 casting first of all. Then I would go with 6 inch rods if within your budget. As for cam and heads, I am not the one to comment on that. Too many variables.
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    Not to hijack this thread, but I have an 817 casting 400. What is the difference? Saving mine for a future project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff
    Not to hijack this thread, but I have an 817 casting 400. What is the difference? Saving mine for a future project.
    The 817 block had a higher nickel content and weights 10-20 lbs more, I forget now. Everyone always speaks of the 509 and the 511, but I wouldn't use either one of those.
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    Thanks, Typhoon! Now maybe someone will chime in on heads and I can pick up some good info on that, too. I have the 1.94 76cc heads, worked pretty good on my boat, may need to make some changes for a street motor with a manual trans.

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