Summit 408 Short Block??

nm9stheham said

Gotcha.... a true closed chamber head. And a popular one I would imagine. I can see where the 416 and that head and a thin head gasket would make a nice street combination. I think it would still have quench with a closed head and a 1121G head gasket with that small raised pad on top..... is this right?

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Exactly.
It would have a good amount of quench, the dish portion matches the chamber shape nicely. It's either those pistons or forged Icon 745's. I'm just going for a healthy torque motor that will run on pump gas. I'll probably use Cometic head gaskets though.

If I build it myself odds are it will wind up with a forged crank & pistons along with some h-rods. I actually have a stock bore '72 360 sitting out in the garage. I should just have it machined and build it. My back wouldn't be too happy if I do though.