No, the Dodge 400 is not a big-block engine. It is a member of the B-series of V-8 engines and is classified as a small-block engine. The last big-block Chrysler engine was produced in August 1978, and the 400 was still standard in the 1978 Chrysler Newport and New Yorker.
Contents
- What is a big block Dodge?
- What liter is a 400 big block?
- What is a 400 block engine?
- Is a 400 a small block?
- What engine is considered a big block?
- Is a 400 a big block?
- How much horsepower can you get out of a 400 small block?
- What’s the difference between a 400 small block and a 400 big block?
- Is a 440 a big block?
- How big can you stroke a 400 Mopar?
What is a big block Dodge?
It probably means an RB (raised block) series. Which means any 1959-on 383ci or larger engine. They could be specced in pretty much any MOPAR vehicle from a truck or school bus to a ‘sports’ model, so there a huge range of models and capacities it could be.
What liter is a 400 big block?
6.6 L
| Chevrolet big-block engine | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 348 cu in (5.7 L) 366 cu in (6.0 L) 396 cu in (6.5 L) 402 cu in (6.6 L) 409 cu in (6.7 L) 427 cu in (7.0 L) 454 cu in (7.4 L) 496 cu in (8.1 L) Aftermarket only: 502 cu in (8.2 L) 572 cu in (9.4 L) 622 cu in (10.2 L) 632 cu in (10.4 L) |
What is a 400 block engine?
The 400 small block was a light duty expanded version of the 350 that I wouldn’t even consider buying. The bores were so big that they had to siamese the cylinders together on the outside. The stroke was too long to fit inside that block properly. The workaround was to use a rod that was too short to work well.
Is a 400 a small block?
Referred to as a “small-block” for its size relative to the physically much larger Chevrolet big-block engines, the small block family spanned from 262 cu in (4.3 L) to 400 cu in (6.6 L) in displacement.
What engine is considered a big block?
This engine type is characterized by the following metrics: Displacement: Big block engines tend to have displacements of 400 cubic inches or more. There are exceptions to this rule, such as the Chevy 396 engine which is referred to as a big block engine due to its architecture.
Is a 400 a big block?
No – the small block was available in 400 CID – but the big block was never that exact size. 396 CID would be the most common engine “close” to that size – but the BBC also came in 402, 409, 427, 454……but not exactly 400 CID.
How much horsepower can you get out of a 400 small block?
The actual horsepower is dependent on any modifications done in addition to just having a larger bore. With just a larger bore and stock components it might be 270 horse power rather than the original 265.
What’s the difference between a 400 small block and a 400 big block?
Though big-block engines are significantly larger than their small-block brethren, the true difference between these two is more about displacement, bore, and stroke than strictly size. Typically, big-block engines have displacements of greater than 400 cubic inches and small block engines have a smaller displacement.
Is a 440 a big block?
The 440 big block Mopar engine is a legend in the automotive world. It was first introduced in 1966 and quickly became one of the most popular engines in the muscle car era. The 440 is known for its power, reliability, and tunability.
How big can you stroke a 400 Mopar?
350, 361, 383 & 400 all use the same 3.375″ (3-3/8″) stroke length. Mopar (and Indy, Merlin, & other aftermarket) siamese-bore blocks can be bored to 4-5/8″ (4.625″), but this is not recommended. The usual size for best effect is 4-1/2″ (4.50″).
