Can I replace my 396 big block with a 350 small block in my 71 chevelle

Asked by GuruCT5L3 Feb 10, 2019 at 07:04 PM about the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Question type: General

I want to replace my Brocken 396 with a Chevy 350 small block in my 71
chevelle with a TH400

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Yes you can. Chevy is more versatile with swapping engines so it should bolt up almost identically

Yes but you will seriously devalue your Chevelle if that is the original engine.

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