"bb terror"
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"bb terror"
I have decided to forego my desire for a mid year bb roadster.
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
Melting Slicks
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From: Sarasota Florida
Hello
I have noticed that there has been alot of Big block midyears for sale in the last couple months. I think the pi$$ poor economy has alot to do with that. There is one here locally for sale. He told me he wished he had a "small block car"
I told him I would trade but he needs the $$$ in the worse way.
sad to see someone forced to sell their car...But, if its between losing your car or your house...
I hope (pray) the new year is better than this one..
I have noticed that there has been alot of Big block midyears for sale in the last couple months. I think the pi$$ poor economy has alot to do with that. There is one here locally for sale. He told me he wished he had a "small block car"
I told him I would trade but he needs the $$$ in the worse way.sad to see someone forced to sell their car...But, if its between losing your car or your house...
I hope (pray) the new year is better than this one..
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St. Jude Donor '10
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Sorry, not from me. I've had a BB and SB C2s and I much prefer my BB. Most people who own these cars don't drive them and don't know how to keep them in tune.
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From: Auburn Ohio
Owned 'em all.... Tuned 'em all- (and well I might add)
Ya need an L-88 for the occasional serious thrash- (too much fun)
My driver for the last 10 years?
'67 L 79 air conditioned Hard Top only .....Perfect
Better overall handling and runs cool at 99 degrees out
with the A/C chillin' to please- As good as it gets
Ya need an L-88 for the occasional serious thrash- (too much fun)
My driver for the last 10 years?
'67 L 79 air conditioned Hard Top only .....Perfect
Better overall handling and runs cool at 99 degrees out
with the A/C chillin' to please- As good as it gets
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....you really dont notice the weight even without alu, heads but would recommend power steering. there are some expensive parts needed for the conversion but they are readily available and transform your vette with some serious performance..... im' in no way bashing the venerable mouse....
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i think you need to meet different folks!...i have owned and tuned both big and small blocks and the bb cars have a definite edge especially when you can get 500 lbs torque at 3200 rpm......you really dont notice the weight even without alu, heads but would recommend power steering. there are some expensive parts needed for the conversion but they are readily available and transform your vette with some serious performance..... im' in no way bashing the venerable mouse....
....you really dont notice the weight even without alu, heads but would recommend power steering. there are some expensive parts needed for the conversion but they are readily available and transform your vette with some serious performance..... im' in no way bashing the venerable mouse....
I have both and love my small blocks. But, there is nothing like the torque of a big block to put a big grin on your face 
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From: dallas texas
bb vs. sb
i had a '65 coupe 327/365 nom and i loved the sound of that high winding solid lifter sb. after 10 years i traded it for a '66 roadster bb. sorry, but i'll never go back to the sb. nothing beats romping on this bb and being nailed to my seat. i'm not a matching #'s guy and it's true the bb has taken a hit pricewise, but when the economy comes back look for the bb to really take off just like they did in the past. bb vettes, mustangs, mopars, and chevys will go through the stratosphere. my advice, buy one now while the're cheap, it won't last!
Melting Slicks
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From: Flower Mound TX
Heck, with the way that the C5 motors can be modded so easily, you can invest a couple of bucks in a cam, reprogram, and headers/catback and that thing will be a lot of fun. Then you can still enjoy having the C2.
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St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
Back when these cars were new one of the various performance car magazines had a quote which I have remembered all these years:
"Cubic inches are better than anything except cubic cash."
Their point was - true, you can take a SB and tinker and tune and make it run a whole lot faster. But - if you start with a BB and put similar effort into it, IT will run a whole lot faster too.
"Cubic inches are better than anything except cubic cash."
Their point was - true, you can take a SB and tinker and tune and make it run a whole lot faster. But - if you start with a BB and put similar effort into it, IT will run a whole lot faster too.
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
A 66 bb makes a great garage end table.
Melting Slicks
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i think you need to meet different folks!...i have owned and tuned both big and small blocks and the bb cars have a definite edge especially when you can get 500 lbs torque at 3200 rpm......you really dont notice the weight even without alu, heads but would recommend power steering. there are some expensive parts needed for the conversion but they are readily available and transform your vette with some serious performance..... im' in no way bashing the venerable mouse....
....you really dont notice the weight even without alu, heads but would recommend power steering. there are some expensive parts needed for the conversion but they are readily available and transform your vette with some serious performance..... im' in no way bashing the venerable mouse....I love SB's so enjoy the car as they are all great
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From: Simcoe Ontario
I have decided to forego my desire for a mid year bb roadster.
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
NO BB TERROR HERE
Last edited by vt65; Dec 30, 2009 at 08:07 PM.
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back in 1966 when i graduated from high school, a car magazine compared all the '66 cars in the 1/4 mile. imagine the surprise when the 427/425 vette beat them all! that includes the mopar hemi charger and the cobrajet mustang; all were off the showroom floor!
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From: Down on the bayou in south Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10
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I have decided to forego my desire for a mid year bb roadster.
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
I have a 66 vert 300 hp. a/c pg, pw, ps, pb...had it for 22 years...going in for nassau blue paint back to original color. Also have a triple black 04 vert with 13,000 miles.
Tooo many made up cars, tooo much money...JUST TOOOO EASY TO GET STUNG OUT THERE.
Just gonna stick with what I got and get my bb torque thrills out of my C5....
65 conv 327 365 hp. But have a 04 vette with a YSI unit on it and 857 rwhp for fun or the guys that thinking they have a fast car. This is also on a mustang dyno. Most guys will not put there cars on a mustang dyno cause most say 10% too 12% lower # on the mustang dyno. Most go with a dyno jet.. I have a nassau blue 65 with white and blue interior and love the car man. The 65 will do 11.61 in the 1/4 mile. The 04 will be in the 9,s... Man have fun with both your cars.....
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All maybe..... except the 427 Cobra. Not even a contest.