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01-01-2021, 07:05 PM
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400 WA block
A friend has a 77 400 WA block missing crank and caps. He's asking 200., but I really don't have an interest, especially since it's missing it's bottom. Would this block be a 557? And second, I have a 455 crank. Would my crank require a lot of work to be used in this block?
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01-01-2021, 07:21 PM
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I'd pass on it.
For what it would cost to fit caps, you could buy an earlier and MUCH stronger block.
And the 455 crank in that block is a no-go, both size-wise and money-wise. You'd waste a bunch of money making it fit and the forged 4" and 4.25" cranks are stronger and a better value. If you could get the block for FREE, you could paint it and make it into a table with a glass top. Otherwise it's a boat anchor. Good luck! |
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01-02-2021, 07:10 AM
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Yes you have there a 557 block with the thinner bulk head walls.
With the cost of getting a stock 455 Crank in there (which can be done) and the cost of getting new main caps and then having them installed your just better off finding a 1964 and up 421 or a 428 or 455 motor to drop that Crank in or if your not looking to make over 500 hp then find another 557 block , which is the cheapest way to go and then get a new cast 455 Crank with the mains size needed ( 3.00" ) to drop in a 400 block.
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