Reply to "400 Engine"

Gary,

I'm hearing you.

cubic inches are your cup of tea.

Folks have bolted the ZF to the 385 series motor(429, 460). Requires mounting the ZF further back in the chassis, the engine is longer. Puts a greater angle on the half shafts. I don't know the details. The common 385 series stroker is 514 cubes!

The easiest way to equip the Pantera with cubic inches will be a 351W based stroker, common displacements being 393, 408, 427 & 454. This block has the same trans bolt pattern, same engine mounts as the 351C. PI motorsports sells conversion kits. Gives you the option of using the less expensive & abundantly available aftermarket Windsor heads, or using Cleveland heads and building a Clevor.

I haven't seen the technical details about Kaase's Engine Masters motor, but since he chose to run canted valve heads he was constrained by rules to use a block that was originally equipped with canted valve heads. The displacement limit for that contest was 410 cu.in. & its easier to achieve 410 cu.in. with the 400 than the 351C. But those motors do not equate to the same world where you & I are operating our Panteras. My advice is don't let Kaase's choice influence your selection.

regards,

george
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