H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Why put money into a questionable foundation.Cleaning block, Filling block, installing main caps etc.

I honestly don't see this as being questionable. How is a 400hp stock block an issue?

[Tim H]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I honestly don't see this as being questionable. How is a 400hp stock block an issue?

Agree 100 %, you're having terrible luck putting together one of the greatest readily available V8 engines ever designed. An aftermarket block at this level while desirable is not necessary. How many hundreds of Stock/Superstockers have belted out thousands of stout runs before there were aftermarket blocks.Yes many of the OE blocks are getting old but many are still available that have sat idle under a work bench or on a rack in a machine shop somewhere. It is great of you to share your journey with us and equally nice that so many have chimed in with suggestions. I just feel that sometimes we tend to hit the overkill button. No offence but you are building a Stocker SB not a 11000 rpm Comp engine. We are all hoping you turn the page on this horrible luck and I wouldn't have the courage to post publicly like you have done. Hats off to you,Todd and Amber.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Tim, I built this in the late 80's, it was my street car. DOT M&H's and mufflers 3700lbs 383 with a stock non filled 2 bolt block it would run high 9's@140+ and I beat it weekly with that stock block.

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I honestly don't see this as being questionable. How is a 400hp stock block an issue?

Ring seal is extremely important in a stocker or for anything that you want to make as much power as possible. How much will you spend prepping the oem block

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Ring seal is extremely important in a stocker or for anything that you want to make as much power as possible. How much will you spend prepping the oem block

I have to buy main studs and hard block, I'm also paying to try this rust stripping deal, so probably $300.

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I honestly don't see this as being questionable. How is a 400hp stock block an issue?

Its not, if you start with the right core and know what to do with it. And you should have more than 400 HP if you get it right.
I know of at least one S/S that runs extremely well with a production block, its all about the core and the prep.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

Its not, if you start with the right core and know what to do with it. And you should have more than 400 HP if you get it right.
I know of at least one S/S that runs extremely well with a production block, its all about the core and the prep.

Not sure if I have the right one and not sure if I'm doing it right but I'm doing it. The learning curve... it is steep.