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Old 12-07-2016, 02:29 PM   #34 (permalink)
bandit86
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Originally Posted by Beau View Post
IIWIYS - I would put the 400 crank into the 350, and build a 383 stroker (that may be bored .030).

That engine is a torque monster.

Then run a numerically low rear end with the O/D trans of your choice, and you will always be in the sweet spot - torque-wise.
I never understood this. Ruin a 400, loose 20 cubic inches, and pay for a crap load of work, for what? The 400 would have the same torque, if not more because of the larger size.
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