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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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will a stock 350 oil pan work with a 400 crank? or will i have to go with a bigger pan for my 383 setup?
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It will need a few smacks with the ball peen, but it will work.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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lol...if it comes to it. then ill do it. but if i can find an oil pan that will work....without brutal punishment...i would prefer that route.
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Should be know problem with the pan, but you will have to clearance the block for the 400 crank.
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