The Chevy small block 400 is the same size as the 350. A 400 is known for not cooling the best unless you switch the heads or do some machining. I know if you set a 400 up properly you won't have the problem unless your making serious power. The 400 was only produced for like 10 years, so the 350 is just more readly available thats all. What are you looking for in a motor? Street performance, drag racing, or sounds & looks?
If you just wanna get a V8 in there to start why not spend $1500 on a nice late 80s 2wd pickup with TBI(that way you know it runs good) and swap motors and sell the pickup with the 4.3L(from your Van) in it for $1500. :clap:
Something to think about if your looking for just a block: Be careful with certain 4-bolt blocks before you buy them, especially the 400 small block Chevy. It is very common for these blocks to be cracked in the web area near the mains.
If you just wanna get a V8 in there to start why not spend $1500 on a nice late 80s 2wd pickup with TBI(that way you know it runs good) and swap motors and sell the pickup with the 4.3L(from your Van) in it for $1500. :clap:
Something to think about if your looking for just a block: Be careful with certain 4-bolt blocks before you buy them, especially the 400 small block Chevy. It is very common for these blocks to be cracked in the web area near the mains.
