On Sat, 06 Nov 2004 03:05:02 GMT, Lon > wrote:

proclaimed:
>:|> Maybe some Jeep experts can help me.....
>:|>
>:|> Could a 400 Chev. big block be placed in a Jeep (I don't have the Jeep
>:|> yet, so that might make it a little easier) without a tremendous
>:|> amount of cost? I realize this may be a little out of the usual engine
>:|> swap projects, but the engine is very cost effective.
>:|>
>:|> I'm new to automotive projects and I would have the engine installed
>:|> by a pro, but if this is really complicated I might consider other
>:|> options.
>:|
>:| ? Isn't the 400 still a mouse motor, same block as the 327, 350, etc.?
>:| The Chev small block used to be a fairly common swap with reasonably
>:| readily available adapters. I'd almost guess the engine management to
>:| be more of a PITA to get right.
>:|

I believe he's talking about the 396/402 BBC. yes there is also a 400
SBC, which would fit in there just like a 350, but with even more
overheating problems. (the saimesed cylinders made them more
demanding of the cooling system.)

-Bret