It is a fresh short block w/ stock crank and rods new bearings balanced and blue printed! That is why I don't want to take it apart and put in flat top pistons!!
-----Original Message----- From: Thornton Melon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 2:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] 400 chevy sb compression > Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 09:11:29 -0500 > From: "Mumper, Douglas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] 400 chevy sb compression > > Question: I just bought a 400 sb short block it has trw high dome > pistons which will give it 11 1/2: 1 compression with 76cc combustion > chamber heads, can I get by with running SUNOCO 94 octane gas? Does > anyone on list have a 400? If so how does it run, what carb, intake, cam, heads?? Is this a fresh short block or does it have some miles on it? What's the intended use? I'd be inclined to at least consider a different set of pistons, especially if it needs to be gone through (although it doesn't sound like it). Brad O.
