Idk that jacket about said it all seems like someone was after a car they loved the look of and got fooled on the auction block. And a 400's oil passages can be found in one Google search. I enjoy the hunt don't get me wrong but I definitely like being educated to get things done. Coming from some guy who put a hotrod together on a regular ass 40 hour check. Just saying do your homework and you'll go far. Look at what you buy before you buy it just like his buddy with jag they both could take a lesson from the older crowd who played with them.
And I wanna be clear I'm not a nay sayer that what he's after can't get done but Christ you never checked part numbers??? I'd be worried about that t bird now ...... Supercharger future or not
@@kdsboosted4954that one is a little interesting to get to behind the water pump, I always use the one by the distributor, also remember to always drill and tap the oil gally freeze plug holes for pipe plugs
Or the blown head gaskets and cracked heads I loved my 400 but damn those cylinders get hot fast with no coolant going between them, I even drilled the steam holes before you ask😂😂
If he was looking for a specific one, like the one in the rear just under the head, there is a difference depending on year and casting because they aren't always there and weren't always threaded. There can be anywhere from 3-5 oil galleries that run the length of the block. They may have also thought it was a Gen III/IV LS block, which is common for crate motors, and they are also different.
He said it was advertised as a 3 speed...that's a lie... nobody would ever believe someone would be stupid enough to not notice n it's not like it's even worth lying about the TH350 is a great trans too
@Troll king you say that like they guy in the video went out and bought one, when in reality he was "lucky" because that's not the standard driveline for that vehicle and wasn't on the listing, so therefore the engine and trans are a lucky & free add-on. Good try being an asshole though.
@@TemPer-MenTal_mafkr Depends on rear gear ratio, Its still a 1.1 Final gear ratio just like every older trans except for the 700R4 which has an even lower final gear ratio do to overdrive.
He thinks he's doing something he saw someone do in another video. Picked a low reving motor that doesn't breath. It's only going to be in boost from 400o to 5500 rpm for two shifts. Think it will catch fire, or throw the bottom out?
@@davidg4097 The whole thing is really sad, maybe he's just doing it to be an as s and gets people like us to comment. You can get a ton hits looking like someone that doesn't know an arse from a hole in the ground.
@@ericolsen67vw I've swapped 2 small blocks into the same Volvo 240. That first engine had 20 psi hot oil pressure and never ran hot. Cylinder 5 ended up shitting and it threw its rod 4 inches through the pan. Play with fire and get burned man. That engine let go at 4500 rpm. A 4 bolt main engine at that. At least you and I are in the real world 😂
also bought turbo headers for the car and my guess would be the 400 has different heads than a 350 so how did he get the right ones without knowing it was a 400 prior
The shifter gate says PRND21 and the linkage goes to each spot. I must not have been paying attention. The shifts are very smooth. I’m used to manual transmissions and don’t know a whole lot on these autos
Omg bow tie guys around here are hell bent on finding old 400 sbc and this guy falls into one with a power glide hooked to it. Smh. The luck of some people.
Dude the exact same thing happened to me in 1987. Bought an 81 Chevy step side truck. Was told it had a 350 and a 2 speed power glide transmission. But the engine was just not right shook horribly. Turns out it was a 400 small block with a 350 flywheel that threw it off balance. Rebuilt it and that was the best engine I ever had.
Clock the turbo CHRAs so the the oil feed is at 12 o clock and the return is at 6. That much of an angle is asking for the return to backup oil into the CHRA, causing oil to push out past the shaft seal and burn out the exhaust. Sweet car and good luck boosting it man!
I think we got got Boyz! Here's a guy who doesn't know a power glide from a TH350 but knows enough to look up casting numbers to install his own Turbos!!!! Well played Sir well played😎😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸💯👍😜👏
When I was a kid my dad built a 412 sbc w a 😂150 shot on it , he got into the mid 6s in the 1/8th mile in a 77 z28….stock bottom end just rebuilt and vortec heads cam and valvetrain upgrades
I once bought a 5.9 Cummins sight-unseen online and had it shipped around 600kms (400mi.) I got to the shipping company and had them load it on my trailer early morning before work (fairly dark still) and then drove to work. At the end of the work day, I get back to the yard and drop by my newest purchase. My jaw dropped when I pulled up and noticed the small exhaust. There was a 5.9 magnum under the hood. I wanted to cry lol
I ran into the same shit with my 62 Chevy c10. I was told it had a small block 305 and figured out it had a small block 400 which caught me by surprise. I bought it as a project non running for $1600 in Orlando Florida and got it running when I got home and backed it up my driveway in the garage. So far I got 15k+ in it with new body panels and getting painted in a few weeks
I bought a kit on ebay but if I were to do it again I would buy the parts a la carte because the headers from the kit don’t fit and the kit is incomplete. The headers I have now are flowtech sbc turbo headers. I also bought blowoff valves, oil lines, and aluminum piping separate
It has 12 additional holes drilled in the decks/heads to vent steam bubbles that form around the siamesed bores, but aside from that the cooling jacket is the same as any other smallblock Steam holes are common on any saimese bore engine. Chevrolet first used them in 1954 with the 261 Chevy.
The issues is the valvetrain. You can run 8000 rpm for a short period of time... Chevy V-8 has about a 4000 to maybe a 4500 rpm power band. So if you make power at 8000 rpm, you will need a 4000 rpm stall converter - that honda in the lane next to you will beat you off the line unless you rev it to the moon. For the street, run the 400.
Idk I have a 305 high output in my 84 z28 camero and it's got no problem reving to 5500 to 6000 rpm. Loses power towards around 5200 rpm. But thay thing revs like a 4 banger out of the factory.
400 small blocks are no joke. Grandfather put one that was built for tractor pulls into his 11 second s10, and it ran that on all motor. Edit: I just remembered that it actually had a 2 speed power glide as well, set up with a trans brake and all the drag racing goodies and must-haves
I used to own a 1977 Chrysler Newport. It had a 400, 4 barrel. It also had air shocks on the rear. The kind that you can manually adjust. We used to go camping a lot. That is also the only car I ever got three speeding tickets three warnings and 4 times being let off with a verbal warning. LOL! It was very difficult to stay under the speed limit. I caught myself doing 100 on a 55. LOL! I honestly have no regrets!! 😁👍
I have a 400 small block Chevy 4 bolt main that came out of a 1970 Chevy c20, my father gave me the truck when I was 14 but the truck was so rusted I pulled the engine, I'm 42 years old and I still have that engine ❤ I also had a 2-speed powerglide but that transmission came up missing 🤷
It’s bone stock. I’m going to run low boost and see if the engine can handle it. I’m going to use EFI and tune it properly. I’m curious on how a bone stock engine can handle twin turbos and we’ll find out. I’m planning on pulling the engine out and fully building it to handle abuse.
@@backspeedboys I believe 400 SBC engine's run hotter than 350. If so, I encourage you to make sure your cooling system is adequate for the stock motor and boosted motor. Again, love your channel and this build!
You'd be surprised how much a stock small block chevy can take. I applaud him for going through all that work himself. Most young people are too lazy to do anything these days
@@movierecappers5338 I definitely know. I've turbo few small blocks ,and big blocks ,and four banger, and actually a three banger once. I've also blowing a couple intakes all the way to the Moon. And I think whatever he's doing with it is awesome!!
The early version of a 2-speed Powerglide; has a front and a rear pump; and what many don't know is that you can push start that automatic transmission; I used them mainly in my quarter mile drag cars because they only have one shift to lose RPMs; we used to call them a slip slide Powerglide back in the day.
Smooth it's only got one shift😅 the reason why the hot rodders loving because you can get up to 100 mi an hour in first at least 80 if you got a good motor
Make sure the steam ports are good on that 400, or bad things will happen to it. My 1977 K5 Blazer originally had a 400 small block backed with a factory optioned TH400 (M40) and NP208, but by the time I bought it it had a 350 swapped in to replace the 400 after it blew up.
Those things are moving time capsules of culture and technology. Its awesome seeing the younger generation working with their hands with something other than a video game controller. Learn as much as you can and for the love of all this holy, never sell it! No matter how tough times get hold on to that baby! Even if your local government outlaws gas powered vehicles, move to the country and keep it in a barn until you find the right young man to pass it on to!
That block is beast. It will take a lot of machining if you ever want to go bigger. I’m not a powerglide fan. I’d go with a Built TH400 behind that motor, especially with the turbos.
When you have more than car knowledge. This is the kind of guy who does a burnout as he's leaving a car show and wipes out his ride and half a dozen spectators.
You got a better deal! That 400 is a beast especially if you set the crank rods and pistons up correctly and match a good cam to it. Beast and puts shame to the 350
I’m only saying this because I really like what you’re doing on here. Hopefully more people will get into cars because of you and not feel too intimidated. There’s a starting place for everyone. Thats said (and other commenters have mentioned this also) but that engine has a long stroke which means it can make a lot of torque but not rev super high. Turbos will definitely make it rev higher and if you’re not careful could end up busting it up pretty good. Not that you shouldn’t do turbos just make sure you know what to look for and what to stay away from in the process. I’ve also heard about heating issues with the 400 so make sure your cooling system is stout enough to compensate for the extra heat. And one more thing, you shouldn’t really have an issue with it with the transmission you have but you also generally gauge the durability of transmissions based of off how much torque they are rated at. Hope you have fun with this build it’s looking absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see it finished!!!
It's still a pretty good Deal the 2 speed power glide is a great transmission and the 400 to go with it should be really fun to play with show us some burnouts
On an sbc block. There are oil galley ports in the rear of the block behind the intake. One just above and to the right of the timing cover and there is another near the oil filter.
78 was low compression and heavy emissions but 400 is good. Although you may not have the port for your turbo? It can be built. I've had a few boat anchors!
No, Pontiac never used the Chevy 400 in anything. They did put the Pontiac 400 in some of their cars including the Trans Am. Totally different engines though.
The 400ci engines in the 1970's had overheating issues due to the cooling ports being so close to the cylinder walls. I believe the maximum those blocks can be bored out to is 406ci, which was at one time a popular Pontiac engine.
Lol I have a two-speed powerglide slip and slide and there's no way in the world you can't tell the difference between that and any other automatic transmission on the market................ Must be new at this That's good keep up the good work
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hey just a passing thought, you never noticed it only shifted once?
Idk that jacket about said it all seems like someone was after a car they loved the look of and got fooled on the auction block. And a 400's oil passages can be found in one Google search. I enjoy the hunt don't get me wrong but I definitely like being educated to get things done. Coming from some guy who put a hotrod together on a regular ass 40 hour check. Just saying do your homework and you'll go far. Look at what you buy before you buy it just like his buddy with jag they both could take a lesson from the older crowd who played with them.
And I wanna be clear I'm not a nay sayer that what he's after can't get done but Christ you never checked part numbers??? I'd be worried about that t bird now ...... Supercharger future or not
emphasis on the “glide” in powerglide
it’s a 2 speed
@@rockleone01 duh dude you know your gm tranny's he obviously doesn't....
If you can’t the difference between. Power glide.. and 3 speed transmission by driving it your trolling
He's young and new to classics, that's normal for someone like him, I'm just young so I can tell the difference lol
A lot of money and not a lot of brain 😂
@@braziliansheetbox2497also the block is different then a small block which is easily noticable
@@daagoat4205 every small block looks the same. I can't blame him for that
Holy shit, are you having a stroke?
Oil feed right above the oil filter, its the same for all small block chevys
There’s one on the back by the distributor too
And one in front behind the water pump
Lower and to the left of the water pump. 2 bolts one is blind hole and the other goes to the fuelpump rod.
@@kdsboosted4954that one is a little interesting to get to behind the water pump, I always use the one by the distributor, also remember to always drill and tap the oil gally freeze plug holes for pipe plugs
Might be a bbc 400
That ebay turbo kit is the stuff of nightmares. Also look at the freeze plugs on the block 400 and 350 are different. Easy way to identify a 400
Or the front balancer
@@coltonhurley2525 yup
Or the blown head gaskets and cracked heads I loved my 400 but damn those cylinders get hot fast with no coolant going between them, I even drilled the steam holes before you ask😂😂
Regardless of displacement, you will have the same oil fitting options available…
If he was looking for a specific one, like the one in the rear just under the head, there is a difference depending on year and casting because they aren't always there and weren't always threaded. There can be anywhere from 3-5 oil galleries that run the length of the block. They may have also thought it was a Gen III/IV LS block, which is common for crate motors, and they are also different.
@Jake Propst I'm humbled. Thank you. Rumor has it livestreams could start again in two months. 🫣
You need to get a job and move out of your parents house.
Yeah, pressure sensor by distributor. Install a T fitting
Not true
That sir is a badass setup! You got a gem! You won't be disappointed
You are the American Checo!!!!
I absolutely 💯 agree
It's a gem if someone did the engine build right. I'd much rather have a crate engine from a reputable company.
thats literally a worse setup
No replacement for displacement ❤🎉
You got the best configuration for motor and trans, the power glide Trans can take a lot of horses. Have fun.
Most transmissions don’t break because of horses, but because of torque…
@@leoborn6595 I forgot how to spell torque lmao. So I just didn't say it.
He said it was advertised as a 3 speed...that's a lie... nobody would ever believe someone would be stupid enough to not notice n it's not like it's even worth lying about the TH350 is a great trans too
@@F0XXMENNsame most the time
A old stock powerglide isn’t gonna handle much lmao
A two speed power glide transmission? "YOU LUCKY DOG!" That transmission is desirable for drag racing!
Literally what I thought
Depends on what type of drag racing but yes!
Luck? Or now hear me out, go work and buy one 😂😂😂😂
@Troll king you say that like they guy in the video went out and bought one, when in reality he was "lucky" because that's not the standard driveline for that vehicle and wasn't on the listing, so therefore the engine and trans are a lucky & free add-on. Good try being an asshole though.
@@Trollking127 I can't. I'm disabled.
Awesome combo, I love 400's and I'm currently rocking a powerglide. Nice!
400 ,700
75 mph in first right?
Or is it 85 mph?
@@TemPer-MenTal_mafkr Depends on rear gear ratio, Its still a 1.1 Final gear ratio just like every older trans except for the 700R4 which has an even lower final gear ratio do to overdrive.
Next short is gonna be to “I love rock n roll” by Joan Jett and it’s gonna be “Oh no I blew up my 400 Ci Restomod Chevelle”
Oh no I thought my 400 had loads of rpm! Loose marbles and smoke at 5 grand
He thinks he's doing something he saw someone do in another video. Picked a low reving motor that doesn't breath. It's only going to be in boost from 400o to 5500 rpm for two shifts. Think it will catch fire, or throw the bottom out?
100 percent bottom end goes
@@davidg4097 The whole thing is really sad, maybe he's just doing it to be an as s and gets people like us to comment. You can get a ton hits looking like someone that doesn't know an arse from a hole in the ground.
@@ericolsen67vw I've swapped 2 small blocks into the same Volvo 240. That first engine had 20 psi hot oil pressure and never ran hot. Cylinder 5 ended up shitting and it threw its rod 4 inches through the pan. Play with fire and get burned man. That engine let go at 4500 rpm. A 4 bolt main engine at that. At least you and I are in the real world 😂
Did you not notice that it didn’t shift twice not just once ?? And what about the shifter gate..PRND21 Vs PRND1 ..entry level stuff.
also bought turbo headers for the car and my guess would be the 400 has different heads than a 350 so how did he get the right ones without knowing it was a 400 prior
The turbo kit is for a 327, 350, 400
The shifter gate says PRND21 and the linkage goes to each spot. I must not have been paying attention. The shifts are very smooth. I’m used to manual transmissions and don’t know a whole lot on these autos
Omg bow tie guys around here are hell bent on finding old 400 sbc and this guy falls into one with a power glide hooked to it. Smh. The luck of some people.
Really? I have 400 all over the place. That's all I build stroked 400s with heavily strengthened deck and plugged top steam hole to eliminate cracking
Dude bought it at a Barret Jackson auction, it didn't fall on shit lmao
Wtf are u smoking lol
@@acrazedtanker1550 😂😂
It's not an old 400, 1978 400 sbc where worthless
You can't find 400sbc any more. The perfect drag setup. You got a gem...
Bro couldn’t tell it was a 2 speed when driving
Dude the exact same thing happened to me in 1987. Bought an 81 Chevy step side truck. Was told it had a 350 and a 2 speed power glide transmission. But the engine was just not right shook horribly. Turns out it was a 400 small block with a 350 flywheel that threw it off balance. Rebuilt it and that was the best engine I ever had.
I got a 400 with a 5 speed tremec tko in my camaro best combo ever
How did you not know it was a power glide? You can feel the car shifting
Clock the turbo CHRAs so the the oil feed is at 12 o clock and the return is at 6. That much of an angle is asking for the return to backup oil into the CHRA, causing oil to push out past the shaft seal and burn out the exhaust. Sweet car and good luck boosting it man!
I think we got got Boyz! Here's a guy who doesn't know a power glide from a TH350 but knows enough to look up casting numbers to install his own Turbos!!!! Well played Sir well played😎😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦♥️🇺🇸💯👍😜👏
What a cool find🎉
Time to build a nurtrous drag car lol
would a 400 hold up to that? feel like it would stress that little block out
@@krabby4456 my boss has a nitrous 400 he’s on his 4th but it’s a 9 second car even went on tv shows and stuff lol back when that was unheard of
@@eldios3666 damn not bad
When I was a kid my dad built a 412 sbc w a 😂150 shot on it , he got into the mid 6s in the 1/8th mile in a 77 z28….stock bottom end just rebuilt and vortec heads cam and valvetrain upgrades
I once bought a 5.9 Cummins sight-unseen online and had it shipped around 600kms (400mi.) I got to the shipping company and had them load it on my trailer early morning before work (fairly dark still) and then drove to work. At the end of the work day, I get back to the yard and drop by my newest purchase. My jaw dropped when I pulled up and noticed the small exhaust. There was a 5.9 magnum under the hood. I wanted to cry lol
POWERGLIDES ARE LEGENDARY. I make 600+ in my chevelle small block and I neutral drop at every stop light. Held up great for years!
Dont wrap it out to hard. Those 400s have a long stroke and dont do well with high rpm but they are sum torque monsters
Facts
Long stroke, shorter rods, and more stroke/rod angle. More side load on the pistons, and need steam holes in the heads.
My 400sbc (408) shift light on @6800 and limiter @7200 does alright
need a 396 big block in that car from 69
I ran into the same shit with my 62 Chevy c10. I was told it had a small block 305 and figured out it had a small block 400 which caught me by surprise. I bought it as a project non running for $1600 in Orlando Florida and got it running when I got home and backed it up my driveway in the garage. So far I got 15k+ in it with new body panels and getting painted in a few weeks
I know a guy who installed a powerglide in an old wooden inboard boat. People were thrilled and amazed every time he would shift that thing.👍🏻🇺🇸
Just wondering because i have a SBC350 and was wondering what kit you used for the chevelle
I bought a kit on ebay but if I were to do it again I would buy the parts a la carte because the headers from the kit don’t fit and the kit is incomplete. The headers I have now are flowtech sbc turbo headers. I also bought blowoff valves, oil lines, and aluminum piping separate
@@backspeedboys thank you
I'm in awe.
This is why knowing what you’re doing important
Man the first car I ever drove at 8yo! Big block th400, 12 bolt posi with ladder bars!
That 400 small-block crate more torque than a 350 with any day that's what they used to put the old Impalas it's got two extra water jacket as well
Bro, you really need to learn about the 400 cooling system before saying stuff like, "got two extra water jackets"
It has 12 additional holes drilled in the decks/heads to vent steam bubbles that form around the siamesed bores, but aside from that the cooling jacket is the same as any other smallblock
Steam holes are common on any saimese bore engine. Chevrolet first used them in 1954 with the 261 Chevy.
Would be cool if you put a 350 crankshaft in it to make it a 377 stroker. Those Rev to the moon.
Yup that was gonna be my suggestion as well.
The issues is the valvetrain. You can run 8000 rpm for a short period of time...
Chevy V-8 has about a 4000 to maybe a 4500 rpm power band. So if you make power at 8000 rpm, you will need a 4000 rpm stall converter - that honda in the lane next to you will beat you off the line unless you rev it to the moon.
For the street, run the 400.
Idk I have a 305 high output in my 84 z28 camero and it's got no problem reving to 5500 to 6000 rpm. Loses power towards around 5200 rpm. But thay thing revs like a 4 banger out of the factory.
Put the crank from 400 in 350,400 heads and nice cam you got the makings for 383 stroker
400 small blocks are no joke. Grandfather put one that was built for tractor pulls into his 11 second s10, and it ran that on all motor.
Edit: I just remembered that it actually had a 2 speed power glide as well, set up with a trans brake and all the drag racing goodies and must-haves
I used to own a 1977 Chrysler Newport. It had a 400, 4 barrel. It also had air shocks on the rear. The kind that you can manually adjust. We used to go camping a lot.
That is also the only car I ever got three speeding tickets three warnings and 4 times being let off with a verbal warning. LOL!
It was very difficult to stay under the speed limit. I caught myself doing 100 on a 55. LOL!
I honestly have no regrets!! 😁👍
I have a 400 small block Chevy 4 bolt main that came out of a 1970 Chevy c20, my father gave me the truck when I was 14 but the truck was so rusted I pulled the engine, I'm 42 years old and I still have that engine ❤ I also had a 2-speed powerglide but that transmission came up missing 🤷
Did u upgrade the internals, if u add boost without doing that it will blow it up
Looks like it
not with a 400 ci truck engine from the 80s.
That depends on how u treat it,ringgap widening is recommended,
It’s bone stock. I’m going to run low boost and see if the engine can handle it. I’m going to use EFI and tune it properly. I’m curious on how a bone stock engine can handle twin turbos and we’ll find out. I’m planning on pulling the engine out and fully building it to handle abuse.
@@backspeedboys I believe 400 SBC engine's run hotter than 350. If so, I encourage you to make sure your cooling system is adequate for the stock motor and boosted motor. Again, love your channel and this build!
How much is that Corvette now since you fixed it all up?
What corvette ??? It’s a chevelle !!
Oh yeah I didn’t mean to say that
400 is sick. Best sounding truck I've ever heard was a 400
You’re not an idiot. You seem way to smart and capable for that kind of language 😊
Just install a sandwich at the oil filter 👍
When you’re running turbo oil lines you usually tap into the oil pan
Yes thats what i'm doing for my return lines
@@backspeedboys perfect
@Anonymous ..That's for oil return . ... oil has to get to the turbo first before draining back to the pan though.
@@codyramos3200 ohhh I’ve literally never thought of an oil line for it to get in the turbo
THATS JUST GREAT!! I have a 70s smog engine,with small water ports ..
Legend has it:
.theres a guy sitting looking at a Chevy 350 thinking..."I was ROBBED!"
Way to much turbo for that thing. It's gonna break!!
you can tell that he's got more money than sense it probably cost 300 just to get into that auction
You'd be surprised how much a stock small block chevy can take. I applaud him for going through all that work himself. Most young people are too lazy to do anything these days
@@movierecappers5338 I definitely know. I've turbo few small blocks ,and big blocks ,and four banger, and actually a three banger once. I've also blowing a couple intakes all the way to the Moon. And I think whatever he's doing with it is awesome!!
Seems like a happy accident to me
Man driving this car while playing old time rock and roll would be bad fkin ass
Bought not built.
Built just not by him
The early version of a 2-speed Powerglide; has a front and a rear pump; and what many don't know is that you can push start that automatic transmission; I used them mainly in my quarter mile drag cars because they only have one shift to lose RPMs; we used to call them a slip slide Powerglide back in the day.
2 speed power glide is a good Chevy trans and the 400 is the biggest small block that Pontiac produced, potential for a badass old school style build
Chevrolet built their own 400. Pontiac 400 is completely different.
The 2 speed powerglide is renowned in street rods for its smoothness
Smooth it's only got one shift😅 the reason why the hot rodders loving because you can get up to 100 mi an hour in first at least 80 if you got a good motor
Power "slide" i believe is what the old schoolers call it. Have fun with the fast gear. Like for reals! Super fun. High rpms
Make sure the steam ports are good on that 400, or bad things will happen to it. My 1977 K5 Blazer originally had a 400 small block backed with a factory optioned TH400 (M40) and NP208, but by the time I bought it it had a 350 swapped in to replace the 400 after it blew up.
A 400 with a powerglide 😮 you definitely cant complain there!
Those things are moving time capsules of culture and technology. Its awesome seeing the younger generation working with their hands with something other than a video game controller. Learn as much as you can and for the love of all this holy, never sell it! No matter how tough times get hold on to that baby! Even if your local government outlaws gas powered vehicles, move to the country and keep it in a barn until you find the right young man to pass it on to!
That block is beast. It will take a lot of machining if you ever want to go bigger.
I’m not a powerglide fan. I’d go with a Built TH400 behind that motor, especially with the turbos.
Your goin to love it on the highway 😂😂😂😂😂1rst gear for days
It actually runs around 2.5k at 60-65mph
@@backspeedboys what’s the rear end gearing? 2.73s?
Drain back lines for oil need a straight path to the pan. No bends, no up over frame rail. Been there, burned up 2 turbos.
Sounds like you got the upgrade w/ the purchase !😜
*Giving me Marty McFly vibes*
When you have more than car knowledge. This is the kind of guy who does a burnout as he's leaving a car show and wipes out his ride and half a dozen spectators.
My dad had a 85 C10 that we put a 400 small block out of an impala in. Built the heads and some bolt one and man that truck was evil.
You got a better deal! That 400 is a beast especially if you set the crank rods and pistons up correctly and match a good cam to it. Beast and puts shame to the 350
I love a power glide a few hundred bucks and 30-45 minutes and she’s rebuilt, all the dirt track guys love ‘em.
An mine with no convertor ran a dump valve hooked up just like a clutch ran one many years dirt tracking
I believe the oil pressure port my be next to the distributor.
You got an absolute steal my guy. Do not get rid of that powerglide
I would laugh but the truth is you have amazing taste in cars so I won’t. 🍻One step at a time and you will get there. Good luck and God bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m only saying this because I really like what you’re doing on here. Hopefully more people will get into cars because of you and not feel too intimidated. There’s a starting place for everyone. Thats said (and other commenters have mentioned this also) but that engine has a long stroke which means it can make a lot of torque but not rev super high. Turbos will definitely make it rev higher and if you’re not careful could end up busting it up pretty good. Not that you shouldn’t do turbos just make sure you know what to look for and what to stay away from in the process. I’ve also heard about heating issues with the 400 so make sure your cooling system is stout enough to compensate for the extra heat. And one more thing, you shouldn’t really have an issue with it with the transmission you have but you also generally gauge the durability of transmissions based of off how much torque they are rated at. Hope you have fun with this build it’s looking absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see it finished!!!
Wow. These are the kind of people that blow that much dough at Barrett Jackson. It all makes sense now!
Had this set up n a firebird n highschool, doin 90mph.... Culd drop n2 low, floor it n boil the tires... Had a posi 2:41 out of a t/a... Go baby go!!!
The first sentence said it all.. 😂😂😂 jus kiddn😂😂😂
My guy's engine bay is so big he can stand in it yet he still leaves his turbos sticking out of the hood!!
2 speed power glide feels like it shifts twice when it hits the power band. 400 BB and 2sp PG great combo. BONUS.
I got a 400sbc in my 68 camaro great engines.
yeah the 400 sb was pretty common for a swap before the ls series engines cone out
normally you get screwed but my man upgraded lmaoo
Even the old guys don’t know what they’re selling 😂 Chevy made so many models
That 400 and powerglide will get you places a lot more quickly, and will hold up better to a turbo engine.
That power glide is worth real money to racers..
a 400 and a powerglide is even better!
The song the car I'm in love bro
It's still a pretty good Deal the 2 speed power glide is a great transmission and the 400 to go with it should be really fun to play with show us some burnouts
Wow, those are some massive turbos man 😮
On an sbc block. There are oil galley ports in the rear of the block behind the intake. One just above and to the right of the timing cover and there is another near the oil filter.
I don't think the 400s have a galley port above the timing chain.
78 was low compression and heavy emissions but 400 is good. Although you may not have the port for your turbo? It can be built. I've had a few boat anchors!
Bro that’s a sweet set up
Gonna have Headgasket troubles with them 2 whistles blowing.
Dude honestly that's an even bigger w
First three words… Never have there ever been any more truer words spoken.
Tim Allen would be grunting,👌👍
there's so much space for those turbos to sit for hood clearance
Chevy guys love those 400 sbc’s. I just sold a complete stock one out of my old truck for way more than I thought I’d get! 😂
Good pickup choice
My dad's pontiac firebird trans am came factory with one of those 400ci sbc. Chirps second and will smoke the tires.
No, Pontiac never used the Chevy 400 in anything. They did put the Pontiac 400 in some of their cars including the Trans Am. Totally different engines though.
Wait until he finds out you have to build a motor for boost. If you boost a higher compression engine it won't last long.
“You’re an Idiot” echo from The Grinch movie. ❤
The 400 small block Chevy was the 1st motor I built myself. I'm still to this day it's my second favorite mode my first being the two eighty three
The 400ci engines in the 1970's had overheating issues due to the cooling ports being so close to the cylinder walls. I believe the maximum those blocks can be bored out to is 406ci, which was at one time a popular Pontiac engine.
Lol I have a two-speed powerglide slip and slide and there's no way in the world you can't tell the difference between that and any other automatic transmission on the market................ Must be new at this That's good keep up the good work
Bro has the Slash Alnico 2 Seymour Duncan pickups on the table.👀