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chevguy65
11-23-2006, 04:36 PM
Will parts for building a 406 sbc fit into a 350 block?

BRODIX TOP END KIT (Complete IK200 Cylinder Heads w/ CNC Chambers, HV1016
Intake Manifold, Valve Covers, Head Bolts, Intake Bolts, Head Gaskets,
Intake Gaskets and Spark Plugs.

SCAT SERIES 9000 CRANKSHAFT

SRP PISTONS .030 over

SCAT I BEAM CONNECTING RODS

MAHLE PLASMA MOLY PISTON RINGS

ERSON CAMSHAFT

as well as bearings, lifters and oilpump/pickup/pan


TIA

chevguy65
11-24-2006, 09:08 AM
nvm, I know the pistons won't work, but the rest should, may end up building a 383 instead of a 406.

bowtie1z28
11-25-2006, 10:13 AM
Most of the parts info you listed was very generic and not very helpful for determining what will work in a 350. The top end kit can be used on the 350 for sure although most would say that 200cc heads for a street(assuming) motor are too much. They would have been perfect for the 406 though. The rods and the cam may be useable but more details on them and the balance of the parts would be needed for anyone to assist you. Did you buy all of these parts with the intent of building a 406 or ??

bowtie1z28
11-25-2006, 10:20 AM
If the crank was made for a 400 it has larger main bearing journals and will not fit in a 350 block as is. The journals would require turning/grinding down to fit the 350 block in order to make a 383. You would prolly be better off selling the parts for the 406 and buying the correct crank and pistons for use with the rods you have if you want to build the 383 or why not look for a 400 block and build the 400 with the parts you have? Also anytime you are building a 383/406 you need to watch for connecting to cam interference because of the extra stroke fo the crank. Many times a small base circle camshaft is needed......depends largely on the type of connecting rod you use, some provide more clearance that others.