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    Is 400 B-block inferior to 383?

    Yes, the crank is interchangable, make sure you keep the forged crank balancer with the forged crank. All 400's that came factory with a manaul trans had a forged crank. You should road trip up and check out the 65 Newport that is ready for delivery. When you say July engine, is that the...
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    Is 400 B-block inferior to 383?

    I've built a ton of 383's and 400's. Both are very good engines. the 400 in factory trim was a little doggy just like the later 440's. Changing the degree of the cam installed centerline will wake up 400 big time. I'm not a believer in the theory that the later big blocks were thin walls. I...
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    Update on my pro touring 65 Newport

    With all due respect Commando1, you may want to recheck your math. It really comes out to a 489. The rotating kit came from 440source. A 383 B engine stock is 4.25 bore with a 3.375 stroke. A early 383 RB has a 4.03 bore with a 3.75 stroke. A 426 has a bore of 4.25 with a stroke of 3.75...
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    Update on my pro touring 65 Newport

    A 496 is a very nice engine, the 383 is .030 over with a 4.25 stroke crank. Very little grinding was required for clearance of the rods, and the internal oil pickup cleared. I installed a few baffles in the pan and deepened it to hold 7 quarts. I like roller cams, used a very mild hydraulic...
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