Finally started breaking it down!

[Bakas]

that dart shp short block like scotty mentioned is defanitly worth the money, except I dont like the hyper pistons. If I were you I wouldn't put money into a gm 400 block, its like polishing a turd. I have just over 2 grand of machine work on my bare block, strengthin the deck, clearence the 6" rods, square it up and hone it out. it aint worth it but thats just my 2 cents.

[OTHCUSTOMS]

Originally Posted by Scotty_S-15

OK, OK, 1/3 the cost of the SHP block not 1/2........

I didn't know you had a trusted source for the block(s). That could work out well.
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well like i said my dads good friend chip knows this guy at the machine shop 45 yrs. im done with buying block that have been bored already. i want a standard 400 block un touched. and if he says he has it then i think id trust him more than any1 else, he knows my issues and no1 wants to take the rap like this other asshole is that built this 406 i had.

[OTHCUSTOMS]

im really just gonan get prices on all 3 options i have and see whats my best bang for the buck. i cant just leave this truck sitting forever

[OTHCUSTOMS]

ok so heres a new update...sent the block to the machine shop... NO GOOD!!! block is cracked at the head bolt area and it looks old also, thats what im told. so the machine shop found me an untouched 400 block 2 bolt main. figure i should have started from scratch like this 1st and not used someone elses 30 over block.

so with the block, 1 new piston, all new rings and bearings, line hone, and bore 30 over, anmd all that fun stuff of checking the block they want $1200. im going for it!!!! ill be back in action by the spring without a doubt. just have to get a new roller cam, and change my valve springs for a roller cam. and assemble.

[907s10]

Just read through this thread. Bummer man. I bought a used 30 over 350 with a weiand 142 and I put less than 10 miles on it before I pulled it apart and found three kb silvolites that looked just like that piston you posted on here. right on with new find

[OTHCUSTOMS]

thanks man, im really hoping all goes well with this, every1 that i know is so amazed that this truck did what it did, with a possible cracked block and a worn cam. with everything running right this damn thing should really turn some numbers now. i just hope it does. its really come down to me pulling money from where i shouldnt. but i just have to, i can honestly say i havent enjoyed the truck enough yet to just say i had enough.

[XTEN]

Originally Posted by OTHCUSTOMS

thanks man, im really hoping all goes well with this, every1 that i know is so amazed that this truck did what it did, with a possible cracked block and a worn cam. with everything running right this damn thing should really turn some numbers now. i just hope it does. its really come down to me pulling money from where i shouldnt. but i just have to, i can honestly say i havent enjoyed the truck enough yet to just say i had enough.

I think I know how you feel.Thats probably what keeps us going on them.I havent had enough yet,either.Always want to go faster.

[copley87blaz]

I will never use KB pistons just from what I have seen and what has hit my wallet they are prone to detonation save your money and buy a good forged piston................... ....... When you break in a flat tappet make sure you dont over crank the motor and rub off assambley lube to get it fired up and do the proper break in.

[OTHCUSTOMS]

i had weisco pistons, and i plan on going back to a roller cam.