Installation Notes:

• Requires addition of carburetor, starter, ignition, plug wires, water pump, distributor, and exhaust system (not included)
• Requires an externally balanced flywheel (not included)
• The 8-quart Circle Track oil pan is 7-inches deep at the sump. It will clear most GM rear-steer chassis with stock engine location
• Must use distributor with melanized steel gear

Engine Break-In Procedure

Fill the engine with oil with 15w50 full synthetic motor oil and follow the proper engine priming procedure.  Also check and fill as required any other necessary fluids such as coolant, power steering fluid, etc.  

Run the engine between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm, with no-load for the first 30 minutes. Adjust the valve lash using the proper procedure. Drive the vehicle at varying speeds and loads for the first 30 laps. Be sure not to use a lot of throttle or high rpm's. Run 5-6 medium-throttle accelerations to about 4500 rpm followed by letting off in gear and coasting back down to 2000 rpm. Run a couple of hard-throttle accelerations to about 5000 rpm followed by letting off in gear and coasting back down to 2000 rpm.

Change the oil and filter with 15w50 full synthetic motor oil and filter. Drive the next 25 laps without high rpm's (below 5000 rpm), hard use, or extended periods of high loading. Change the oil and filter again.

Recommended Parts: 

For running water lines from the back of the intake manifold to the front

• (2) JEGS Black 90-degree Flare Fittings - 555-110149
• (2) JEGS Black Straight 1/2 in. NPT to 8 AN Fittings - 555-110109
• (1) JEGS Black Pro-Flo 350 -8 AN Braided Hose, 3 ft. - 555-110920
• (1) JEGS Black Straight -8 AN Max Flow Hose End - 555-110002
• (1) JEGS Black 45-degree -8 AN Max Flow Swivel Hose End - 555-110012
• (2) JEGS Black 90-degree -8 AN Max Flow Swivel Hose Ends - 555-110022

CT400 TECH SPECS:

• Engine Type: Chevy Small-Block V-8
• Displacement: 350ci
• Bore x Stroke: 4.000' x 3.480'
• Block: Cast-iron with 4-bolt main caps
• Crankshaft: Forged steel
• Connecting Rods: Powdered metal
• Pistons: Hypereutectic aluminum
• Camshaft Type: Steel hydraulic roller
• Camshaft Lift: .474' intake / .510' exhaust
• Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 208° intake / 221° exhaust
• Cylinder Heads: Fast Burn aluminum; 62cc chambers
• Valve Size: 2.000' intake / 1.550' exhaust
• Compression Ratio: 9.72:1 Nominal
• Rocker Arms: Aluminum roller rockers
• Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5:1
• Recommended Fuel: Premium pump (92-octane)
• Ignition Timing: 36° Total @ 4000 rpm
• Maximum Recommended RPM: 5800
• Balanced: External

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