3.250 stroke crank in 400 block

[bobgrinex]

I'm putting together a 400 block with a 3.250 stroke crank, to meet the rules definition of a 350... What's the deal with "spacer bearings"? Can these be safely run in a lower power, 6500rpm and under 380HP? The off the shelf chranks only seem to come in 350 mains, I'd prefer a 400 main crank from the start, but the cost associated with a custom forged steel shaft is out of the budget.

[mignum]

hey i run the same crank in my 350 block with the spacer bearings and turn it 8000+ with no problems on a dome top piston with huge compression, i am not sure with the 400 block what you would run into but it sounds like you be ok to me.

[connor]

Makes 352 put long rods in it turn the hell out of it.Bearing spacers are no problem just make sure bearing clearnces are good.

[joeltjen]

if i'm not mistaken you can get "thick" bearings that are 1 piece if it worries ya

[TBRE]

We have them in stock, and use them with great results.
www.tonybarkerracingengines.com 601-847-4744

[mignum]

yes. they make thick bearings, thats what i run there made by clevite i order mine from cv products.

[cassellracing24]

We have them in stock, and use them with great results.
www.tonybarkerracingengines.com 601-847-4744

I would call these guys & use what he tells you....You will be money ahead !!

[racin6mod]

I have this combo with a stock bore size.I'm using a cast 307 crank.long 6 1/4 long rods and 18 degree je pistons.

[Millr1m]

That stroke will need to be able to turn! I mean around 8,000 to 8,500.. The only reason I am stating this is make sure that the top end you put on this can handle it.. Like this combo will kill you if you have to run a non mechanical cam.. So if your running a hyd cam this is a bad mistake.. Also make sure you run at least a 6.125 or longer rod.. If you only plan on running 6800 I think I would run something like a 3.625 standard bore.. You will see better results in that rpm range.. However if you can turn it that much you will love the 3.250 in the 400.. Just sayin!

[sj valley dave]

We had a 377" together in a 509 400 block and used the spacers. 585 HP and turned it 8200. Ran it for 3 seasons and sold it. Never gave us any trouble...