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Originally Posted by 78w72
thats perfectly fine if you want to build a 428, just pointing out another more cost effective option with a 400. & from what ive seen over the last 5-10 years & especially today is that 428s & 455s are a LOT more expensive than a 400. i see 428 blocks for $1000-1500+ & 455s for $800-1000+, where early to mid 70s 400 blocks can still be found for $250-500. big price difference & you dont really gain anything, in fact many people say the 400 is the better stroker option since it has the smaller 3" mains.
just replying to your questions about butler building it & providing some other options for other builders & the 400 option. best of luck on the 428 build.
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I appreciate it just providing the reasoning behind it. I'm not seeing those price difference around here. If anything 400 block have shot up recently and are very near 455 prices. Bare blocks run about the same price 400 vs 455. The main journals are really the only reason to do a 400. Then rotating assemblies are identically priced. Good idea about calling around.
Anyone from Washington have a good Machinist they use and a recent price from them?