400's are they any good?

I'm not convinced that you always have to build a stroker to be happy with a 400. It is a good route to impressive power with a 451 build though.

I have a 400 in my '65 Newport that runs very good considering how heavy the car is!
*Hughes cam with matched valve springs
*452 heads
*Double roller timing set
*Edelbrock Performer and modified 600 Holley.
(Intake was an improvement over stock but NOT an overwhelming one compared to the iron 383 4 barrel unit that was on there)
The '65 Newport is my daily driver and this is a smooth yet fairly economical setup. Way cheaper than making a car payment!!


If it was an A body, it would be tons of fun. I'll take any 400 that nobody wants!!

It is the highest strength block hands down-capable of handling serious power!!