Big Block Vs Small Block
Racer
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From: Dallas County Texas
Well, if it helps, HEI distributors are the same....
They might have used some different weights on mechanical advances or settings on non-adjustable type vacuum advances, but in general big block and small block distributors are the same. I don't know what differences they may have chosen to make on mechanical distributors, but the essential mechanisms and gears are the same.
Raised deck versions of both small and big blocks can also use the same distributors, generally providing there is an adjustable slip collar to change the depth. The "super depth" blocks (my holy grail) are supposedly so different an elongated shaft and housing/tailstock thing are required.
Raised deck versions of both small and big blocks can also use the same distributors, generally providing there is an adjustable slip collar to change the depth. The "super depth" blocks (my holy grail) are supposedly so different an elongated shaft and housing/tailstock thing are required.
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Well it's about time, another big block/small block shootout well let me start by saying you can't go wrong with a big inch small.... oh distributors,
never mind
never mind
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Well it's about time, another big block/small block shootout well let me start by saying you can't go wrong with a big inch small.... oh distributors,
never mind
never mind
Drifting
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Well it's about time, another big block/small block shootout well let me start by saying you can't go wrong with a big inch small.... oh distributors,
never mind
never mind
Racer
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Originally Posted by Z-man
If the distributors were identical, which engine would be better to have - the 454 or the 350?? 
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From: Big Pine Key FL
Originally Posted by WayneLBurnham
NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT!
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES!!!
Now This...THIS!.. was what I answered the thread for!!!
and if "To much is Good", "Way to much is just Right"
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by WayneLBurnham
NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT!
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES!!!
Now This...THIS!.. was what I answered the thread for!!!
Safety Car
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From: St Louis MO
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Well it's about time, another big block/small block shootout well let me start by saying you can't go wrong with a big inch small.... oh distributors,
never mind
never mind
Brett
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Awww what the heck....
During the 1968 season, "THE OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 ran elapsed times of 11.70's at 116 mph keeping up with many Super Stock 396 Camaros! This was a stock Z/28 intake manifold and carburetor, stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks.
Strickler's Camaro is still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302 engine. In 1998, "OLD RELIABLE" ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20's at over 119.00 mph, (and that's without a crossram!). Not too bad for a stock 302 engine. In 1994, the "OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 Camaro won the prestigious "Best of Show Award" at the US Camaro Nationals held in Dearborne, Michigan. In 1995, MacNeish finished the racing season placing 11th in Division One out of 185 drivers in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class.
During the 1968 season, "THE OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 ran elapsed times of 11.70's at 116 mph keeping up with many Super Stock 396 Camaros! This was a stock Z/28 intake manifold and carburetor, stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks.
Strickler's Camaro is still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302 engine. In 1998, "OLD RELIABLE" ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20's at over 119.00 mph, (and that's without a crossram!). Not too bad for a stock 302 engine. In 1994, the "OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 Camaro won the prestigious "Best of Show Award" at the US Camaro Nationals held in Dearborne, Michigan. In 1995, MacNeish finished the racing season placing 11th in Division One out of 185 drivers in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class.
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Alabama
Originally Posted by DJ Dep
Awww what the heck....
During the 1968 season, "THE OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 ran elapsed times of 11.70's at 116 mph keeping up with many Super Stock 396 Camaros! This was a stock Z/28 intake manifold and carburetor, stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks.
Strickler's Camaro is still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302 engine. In 1998, "OLD RELIABLE" ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20's at over 119.00 mph, (and that's without a crossram!). Not too bad for a stock 302 engine. In 1994, the "OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 Camaro won the prestigious "Best of Show Award" at the US Camaro Nationals held in Dearborne, Michigan. In 1995, MacNeish finished the racing season placing 11th in Division One out of 185 drivers in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class.
During the 1968 season, "THE OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 ran elapsed times of 11.70's at 116 mph keeping up with many Super Stock 396 Camaros! This was a stock Z/28 intake manifold and carburetor, stock hood, Stahl Headers, 5.38 gears, and nine-inch slicks.
Strickler's Camaro is still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302 engine. In 1998, "OLD RELIABLE" ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20's at over 119.00 mph, (and that's without a crossram!). Not too bad for a stock 302 engine. In 1994, the "OLD RELIABLE" Z/28 Camaro won the prestigious "Best of Show Award" at the US Camaro Nationals held in Dearborne, Michigan. In 1995, MacNeish finished the racing season placing 11th in Division One out of 185 drivers in NHRA's Stock Eliminator Class.
