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> MOTOWN II 400M Iron Block
MOTOWN II 400M Iron Block

World Products has developed a refined version of its popular MOTOWN block in the form of the MOTOWN II, and now offers it in over two dozen iterations for small block Chevrolet applications. The MOTOWN II boasts 152 fluid ounces of coolant per side and has demonstrated stability lauded by racers and professional engine builders alike. A MOTOWN block won the inaugural Engine Masters Challenge and winner Joe Sherman said that it was worth about 20 horsepower over others, thanks to its outstanding design and overall stability.

GET IT PREPPED!
For the enthusiast who is planning to assemble an engine in their home garage, getting the block in a RACE-PREPPED state is a no-brainer. Our experienced staff performs important basic operations like:
• Deck milling +/- .0025”
• Main journal honing +/- .0004”
• Cylinder bore plate honing .001” oversized +/- .0005”
• Lifter bore honing +/- .0005”
• Block hot tanking
• Cam bearing installation
• Freeze plug installation
• Dowel pin and pipe plug installation
• Block deburring
• Machined surfaces sprayed with rust inhibitor
• Protective wrapping
More and more professional engine builders are also recognizing the benefits of ordering race-prepped blocks instead of endeavoring to perform these many tasks themselves. Many have realized that their time can be better spent doing critical assembly work such as degreeing in camshafts and setting up the valve train. By employing race-prepped World blocks the shop’s through-put can be accelerated, and there are demonstrated savings in terms of personnel, shop equipment, space and cash flow.

Whether you're an enthusiast or engine builder, save time and money!


TECHNICAL SPECS

Material: High density cast iron
Deck Height: 9.025" (standard Chevrolet)
Deck Thickness: .600" minimum
Cam Bearings: Std Chevrolet small block set
• Can be machined for 55 mil.
Main Bearings: Std Chevrolet (400 style)
Camshaft Location: Stock
Lifter Bores: Indexed (stock .843" bore)
Bore: 3.990" (hone to 4.000") or 4.115" (hone to 4.125")
Maximum Bore: 4.200" DO NOT EXCEED
Cylinder Wall Thickness: (.200" @ 4.200" bore)
Water Jackets: Expanded for better cooling
Lubrication: Priority main oiling system
Oil System Features: Integral boss for front feed, boss for rear scavenge rear main cap has provisions for wet sump pump
Filtration: Integral mount for spin-on filter
Oil Pan Rails: Solid (stock width) can be clearanced for strokers
Crank Clearance: 4.000" stroke (H-beam steel rods)
Main Caps: Nodular iron 4-bolt (1/2") w/dowels or splayed billet
Fuel Pump: OEM mount
Starter: OEM mount
Motor Mounts: Dual (front and side)
Cylinder Head Holes: Blind tapped to prevent leaks
Weight: Approximately 190 lbs.

MOTOWN II 400M Iron Block
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product variations
 
084030 MOTOWN II bare block, 4.115" bore, 400 mains, nodular splayed 4-bolt caps
 
 
 
084030-4125 MOTOWN II prepped block, 4.125" bore, 400 mains, nodular splayed 4-bolt caps
 
 
 
084030-4155 MOTOWN II prepped block, 4.155" bore, 400 mains, nodular splayed 4-bolt caps
 
 
 
084130 MOTOWN II bare block, 4.115" bore, 400 mains, billet steel splayed 4-bolt caps
 
 
 
084130-4125 MOTOWN II prepped block, 4.125" bore, 400 mains, billet steel splayed 4-bolt caps
 
 
 
084130-4155 MOTOWN II prepped block, 4.155" bore, 400 mains, billet steel splayed 4-bolt caps