You could build a strong 400 for about 5K.
72cc Edelbrock heads: $2100
Forged rods: $400
Forged pistons and rebuild kit $600
FT Cam, lifters, chain, pushrods, rockers: $600
Machine work: $1000
Oil pans, valve covers, fluids, various parts: 500
So you can build a 450HP 400 for about $5200
That 455 shortblock's looking like a good deal......
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White '67 LeMans 407/TH350/Ford 3.89... RIP
Red '67 LeMans. 407/TH400/Ford 3.25
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