alright guys I do not know much about the internals etc of motors.
i have a 400 sbc that is original(i have not taken it apart or to a machine shop yet) and am getting ready to start gathering parts to put it together. I been reading post here and everywhere. multiple combinations but have seen some reoccuring parts.
My goal right now is to build this motor on a budget of $2000 if possible. It will be mainly a street car but in a few years i want to be able to race it and if I get to it maybe spray it(nothing crazy but say 150 shot). Right now i only drive it to a car show once or twice a month.
i am looking at pistons and rods and wanting to know what is a good piston to get.
Rods: 5.7 or 6.0? Seen where extra machining for clearance for the 6.0 needed. then I-beam or H-beam.
Thinking forged on these items with stock 400 crank. is this a good idea or should i just get a forged crank as well.
sorry it is like a book I typed but just asking questions.
i have a 400 sbc that is original(i have not taken it apart or to a machine shop yet) and am getting ready to start gathering parts to put it together. I been reading post here and everywhere. multiple combinations but have seen some reoccuring parts.
My goal right now is to build this motor on a budget of $2000 if possible. It will be mainly a street car but in a few years i want to be able to race it and if I get to it maybe spray it(nothing crazy but say 150 shot). Right now i only drive it to a car show once or twice a month.
i am looking at pistons and rods and wanting to know what is a good piston to get.
Rods: 5.7 or 6.0? Seen where extra machining for clearance for the 6.0 needed. then I-beam or H-beam.
Thinking forged on these items with stock 400 crank. is this a good idea or should i just get a forged crank as well.
sorry it is like a book I typed but just asking questions.