Originally posted by Chev malibu
Good points. I will have to do some investigating about the availability of a 400SB. They were not all that common. I know there were a few trucks, and suburbans running around with them. Many may have been melted down by now..

I know Bud, the owner of Kerrisdale Speed shop, here locally. He has been souping up engines for years. I think I may pay a visit to him, and ask his opinions, before I stick both feet in, as to the mill. I do have some contacts that could get me a total loss vehicle, from the insurance company, so I may have some chance to get an engine that has already had some mods.

Any idea what a stock 400 puts out H.P. wise? I remember a 70 Impala, with the stock 350, put out 240HP. Was the 400 that much more powerful?

Thanks again for the tips on the rod's! Sure don't want any nasty suprizes....
The tranny that comes with a 267 is a TH200, just to let you know.