Thread: "fuelie" sbc 400

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Thanks, alot of info!

Sorry for leaving out the all important details!

The heads, when I bought them they had already been to the machine shop. I took them to my machinist anyway and had him- boil, crack check, flat check, drill steam holes, install threaded rocker studs and guides, drill out the old push rod holes. As far as valve size they are an original 2.02, the previous machinist installed hardened seats and new valves. The ports have not been touched. The valve springs... my machinist and I had a long talk because I told him I want them to see a half inch of lift (that's why we put the threaded studs in them). This is where my confusion comes in. He told me if we test the pressure of the springs it will tell us and sure enough I was told there "good z-28 springs". He then shimmed/checked the height on every spring. I trust him but am still unsure of the exact cam (and lift)!
The engine (now short block) was pulled out of a one ton some years ago and sits in my shop. Yes I'm hoping it checks out, I would like to keep the stock crank, everything else is open!
The th-350 has already had the shift kit installed and is sitting next to a B&M2500 stall.
The parts were bought and biult for an el-camino but didn't end up needing them, so I already have them, but if I need to will change, side note- I have a factory 4-wheel drive th-400...

I am trying to stay on a budget but I will do whatever it takes to keep this a "happy setup".
Hope that helps thanks!
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