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Apr 2, 2014 | 01:37 PM

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BuzzLOL

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Originally Posted by Behemoth

Maybe I'm a doofus (ok, perhaps more than maybe), but I always thought that it was called "modified" because that's exactly what it was....a destroked, or "modified" 400 of 351 cubic inches. I thought the 351M came after the 400, so it stood to reason that they just modified a 400 for a newly configured plant. They probably put the "M" on the end because there were already 351C's and 351W's, so they needed the M as a designator to differentiate it from the others. This is also why I think people who say 400M are silly, as there were no other 400's to differentiate from, so there is no need for a letter designator. It's just 400. Anyway, that's just my oddball logic.

. Yes, you obviously copied this posting from my posting further above... (except your first sentence... LOL!)

. Not mentioning any names, but now we know who doesn't read the entire previous thread before posting... (wait, that contradicts what I just said...)

. Wouldn't have to do much 'configuring' to a plant, since a 351M differs from a 400 just by crank and pistons and sticker on valve cover... send those tall blocks down the line and drop in whichever parts for the desired engine size...

Apr 2, 2014 | 07:33 PM

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Behemoth

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Originally Posted by BuzzLOL

No, I "obviously" didn't copy your post, as you posted it in the form of a question, and regardless of a 351M only having a crank and pistons being the difference from a 400, it is still a different configuration. Since, however, you decided to point out what you believe about my reading habits while slathering on a thick layer of condescension, I've learned that you're kind of a tool. Bravo.