# 85TA's 400sbc **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 11, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060 "2008-03-11T18:23:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/1 "2008-03-11T18:23:47Z")
After a year+ has passed memories of me kicking eurodads 350 still haunt me (damn you all!!) but today was a memory of not feeling guilty for the kicking, as for I bought a 400sbc. Its a 71-72 from a Impalla. Came pretty much complete with a set of Keith Black Pistons ( 30 over ). all for $200! As for plans I have two routes of choice. Fist would be to mainly replace anyhting that needs replaced, and maybe put a cam in it. Then drop it in. I’m not looking for huge numbers. just more than a 305 right now and has potential for the future. 2nd Would be to performance build EVERYTHING and look for larger numbers. but thats not what I care about right now. But this would be down the road when i hve an income that can support it. (which my income now was lucky to buy this thing at all) So most likely option 1 will be done. Just replace whats needed with some performance in mind. SO if anyone has some afermarket sbc parts let me know! I’ll be looking for some… ![http://i30.tinypic.com/35c1lrk.jpg](http://i30.tinypic.com/35c1lrk.jpg) ![http://i27.tinypic.com/2zi21a8.jpg](http://i27.tinypic.com/2zi21a8.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![BMXpaperweight](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bmxpaperweight/32/6043_2.png) [@BMXpaperweight](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BMXpaperweight)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/2 "2008-03-11T19:04:12Z")
the built off starts, remember you dont have a job, so Jhortons 400 is going to get done first ---
**Author:** ![noahTHEpurdy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/87869e/32.png) [@noahTHEpurdy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/noahTHEpurdy)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/3 "2008-03-11T19:11:31Z")
About time. Two bolt or four bolt main block? ---
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/4 "2008-03-11T19:14:28Z")
> [@Buffalo Nightlife Help!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-nightlife-help/35383/12): > > About time. > > Two bolt or four bolt main block? sadly a 2… ---
**Author:** ![81Boo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ac8455/32.png) [@81Boo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/81Boo)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/5 "2008-03-11T19:27:16Z")
> [@I shall call her killacycle.. video inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-shall-call-her-killacycle-video-inside/35376/12): > > sadly a 2… its stronger than a four… ---
**Author:** ![noahTHEpurdy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/87869e/32.png) [@noahTHEpurdy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/noahTHEpurdy)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/6 "2008-03-11T19:34:27Z")
> [@I shall call her killacycle.. video inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-shall-call-her-killacycle-video-inside/35376/12): > > sadly a 2… 2 bolt 400’s are stronger than the 4’s. Good stuff! ---
**Author:** ![BMXpaperweight](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bmxpaperweight/32/6043_2.png) [@BMXpaperweight](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BMXpaperweight)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/7 "2008-03-11T19:38:47Z")
you know your motor is a 4 bolt main ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/8 "2008-03-11T19:46:37Z")
🤣 at eurodad comment good luck with build and ask questions when needed ---
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/9 "2008-03-11T19:55:25Z")
Thanks guys… already my knowledge slacks ☹ ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/10 "2008-03-11T20:34:37Z")
the only way to learn is to dig in. you will find questions when you get more involved ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/11 "2008-03-11T20:46:29Z")
eurodad had one for sale. ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/12 "2008-03-11T21:37:55Z")
nice…good luck on the build 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/13 "2008-03-12T04:13:36Z")
correction: 4 bolt… i knew it wasn’t the good one haha ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/14 "2008-03-12T04:51:52Z")
U will b sorry,that car aint made to cool a 400 sb in city traffic! ---
**Author:** ![German\_with\_a\_Bowtie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/german_with_a_bowtie/32/5967_2.png) [@German\_with\_a\_Bowtie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/German_with_a_Bowtie)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/15 "2008-03-12T05:30:38Z")
Pewter’s right, cooling is tough. FYI Check the piston part number too: The 400 has a very short connecting rod 5.565" alot of the KB pistons require a 5.7" rod. ---
**Author:** ![Quik83Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik83z/32/6042_2.png) [@Quik83Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik83Z)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/16 "2008-03-12T06:45:43Z")
U sure it’s a 4 bolt? Most two barrels were two bolt. Summit has a direct-fit radiator for third-gens. [http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-380455&N=700+0&autoview=sku](http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D380455&N=700+0&autoview=sku) I have one in mine and it works great on the 408. Not too bad on the price either. ---
**Author:** ![Misfit](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misfit/32/3358_2.png) [@Misfit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Misfit)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/17 "2008-03-12T09:49:14Z")
i wouldnt think this would pass inspection being the engine is older than the car. ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/18 "2008-03-12T10:16:18Z")
> [@LS1 = LS1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ls1-ls1/35284/93): > > Pewter’s right, cooling is tough. > > FYI Check the piston part number too: > > The 400 has a very short connecting rod 5.565" > alot of the KB pistons require a 5.7" rod. > [@FS: 1995 TURBO HATCH](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1995-turbo-hatch/34103/93): > > U sure it’s a 4 bolt? Most two barrels were two bolt. > > Summit has a direct-fit radiator for third-gens. > > [http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-380455&N=700+0&autoview=skuyes](http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D380455&N=700+0&autoview=skuyes) but a camaro set up to cool better than a t/a,! > > I have one in mine and it works great on the 408. Not too bad on the price either. camaro cool better then a T/A!! > [@Misfit"](#): > > i wouldnt think this would pass inspection being the engine is older than the car. why wont it? ---
**Author:** ![Misfit](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/misfit/32/3358_2.png) [@Misfit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Misfit)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/19 "2008-03-12T10:24:06Z")
i thought you were not able to put an older engine in a car and pass inspection/emissions. i was under the impression you could only go up in years. ---
**Author:** ![BMXpaperweight](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bmxpaperweight/32/6043_2.png) [@BMXpaperweight](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BMXpaperweight)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060/20 "2008-03-12T12:09:26Z")
> [@FS: 1995 TURBO HATCH](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1995-turbo-hatch/34103/93): > > U sure it’s a 4 bolt? Most two barrels were two bolt. > > Summit has a direct-fit radiator for third-gens. > > [http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-380455&N=700+0&autoview=sku](http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D380455&N=700+0&autoview=sku) > > I have one in mine and it works great on the 408. Not too bad on the price either. i have done alot of research on a 400, and if it came out of a 71- 72 impala its a 4 bolt main. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/85tas-400sbc/196060.md?page=2)