Gary,
What hadn't sunken into my mind until after my last post was that you already had the 400 engine. Cutting through all the other c**p I wrote about 460s & Windsors, I agree the 400 makes sense, since you already have the engine & you want more cu. inches.
Its clear to you now that you'll need to adapt the ZF & motor mounts (which are do-able) & there is a vertical clearance issue (personally I don't like induction systems poking through the engine screen). Keep this one company in mind, Price Motorsports, the PME Dan listed, they have a very extensive line of intake manifold adapters (spacers). This will allow you to use your 4V heads & intake on the 400 block, if you decide to use them.
Dan, thanks, again.
Personally, my mantra is a 377 cu.in. stroker, AFD heads (2V) & a roller cam. A very powerful "street" engine can be achieved with these parts. You'll read me over and again promoting this package.
George
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