[02Hawk]

The N is for Nodular....the designation for the strengthening the cast crank

[prostreet64]

Yea, good platform to build a stroker. Any of the Pontiac engine builders on this site can set you up to achieve your goals. Not too difficult with a 400 stroker. A little work on the heads and the right cam and you are there. Attention to detail in building the short block will pay big dividends, which again goes back to having a knowledgable 'Pontiac' shop do the work.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by prostreet64

Yea, good platform to build a stroker. Any of the Pontiac engine builders on this site can set you up to achieve your goals. Not too difficult with a 400 stroker. A little work on the heads and the right cam and you are there. Attention to detail in building the short block will pay big dividends, which again goes back to having a knowledgable 'Pontiac' shop do the work.

Awesome, at least I got someting good out of my project. Everything else on the car was rusted and damaged beyond repair. I'm going to talk to a machine shop this week that is supposed to have experience with Pontiac motors. I'd like to stay local if possible, but there's not that much choice in Reno. If I don't like what I hear, I may have to check out shops in Sacramento.

[prostreet64]

If you don't already have it, I would recommend Jim Hand's book 'How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s'. It is the best out there.

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by prostreet64

If you don't already have it, I would recommend Jim Hand's book 'How to Build Max-Performance Pontiac V-8s'. It is the best out there.

I bought it almost a year ago and have read through it a few times already. The more info I can get, the better. Thanks

[67rstbkt]

Originally Posted by 02Hawk

The N is for Nodular....the designation for the strengthening the cast crank

That's kind of what I thought it might be. Do you know if many 400's came with a nodular crank?

[67rstbkt]

So, I was looking at Butler's choices for the stroker and I'm trying to figure out the main differences between the 461-467 kit and the 455-468 kit. Is is just the stroke? Also, I forgot to mention that my block is drilled and tapped for 4-bolt mains, but has the 2-bolt caps. Should I be upgrading to 4-bolt caps for my power range?

Thanks

[bluzurb]

those are the kits i was looking at for my build. i have a 73 400 block. I called butler performance and they are very knowledgeable. My recommendation would be to call them. They can help you out with any questions or concerns you have. Very nice people. When i have the money i will be sending/delivering my motor to them in TN.