401/425 blocks interchangeable?

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by chuckw2, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. chuckw2

    chuckw2 Member

    Hi. My name is Chuck and I'm new to the forum. I need to find another block for my '64 Riv. Are all of the 401/425 blocks interchangeable between years and casting numbers? Thanks
     
  2. Babeola

    Babeola Well-Known Member

    You can put a 401 in place of a 425 as they are externally the same, but the 401 can not usually be made into a 425. Some 401 engines have been bored to the 425 size, but this is the exception rather then the rule (sonic testing is required as a prerequisite). You would need a 64-66 401 or 425 to bolt directly in place of yours.

    Cheryl :)
     
  3. doc

    doc Well-Known Member

    Yep...
     

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