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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
I fully understand it. And there will probably be a change in the block between the 383 and 396 since it needs to accomidate a longer stroke. I would bet that it needs to be clearanced more. You say your block is good- did you check the core shift? Did the piston carve up the cylinder wall at all when it went?
I still don't understand why you don't just go to a 400 block and save all the money you'd have to spend on extra work to make a smaller engine. Especially since this existing block needs to be bored, honed, etc.
To each his own, and I wish you the best of course. Just sounds like you are taking the long road.
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no no no your miss understanding. that block, that just blew, is my 2 bolt main 010 block. the one I'm working on is my 4bolt main 010/020 block. the 010/020 is still standard bore and never been rebuilt. I don't want to use a 400 because any 400 block I can get access to would need to be bored to be usable. I already have in my possession a '76 010/020 block so why not use what i already have, as opposed to spending money that could go to better parts?
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Originally Posted by B4C
Yes but some blocks need to be clearanced to build a 383 your going bigger...so more clerancing. Are you going to have to fill the block at all?? I dont understand a 396 SBC when you can build a 406 and have less problems/spend less money.
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that i'd have to look into, the kit i want has clearanced rods but i don't know how or if that'll help