Small block or Big Block?
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Republic of Texas
I forgot to mention ,if you watch pinks on tv ,its mostly all small blocks that are winning.And i dont understand that
maybe its because the sb can wined out its rpm alot quicker then the bbc.I guess after the 1/4 mile the bbc would win out.Im not stirring the pot too much am i.
maybe its because the sb can wined out its rpm alot quicker then the bbc.I guess after the 1/4 mile the bbc would win out.Im not stirring the pot too much am i.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Southeast TX
I forgot to mention ,if you watch pinks on tv ,its mostly all small blocks that are winning.And i dont understand that maybe its because the sb can wined out its rpm alot quicker then the bbc.I guess after the 1/4 mile the bbc would win out.Im not stirring the pot too much am i.
maybe its because the sb can wined out its rpm alot quicker then the bbc.I guess after the 1/4 mile the bbc would win out.Im not stirring the pot too much am i.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Grafton MA
get an lt-1. power of a big block, weight of a small block. best of both worlds.
make sure you drive one of each before you make your purchase. they are feel very different
make sure you drive one of each before you make your purchase. they are feel very different
Last edited by pwsusi; Mar 3, 2010 at 06:25 PM.
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
In my 69 I was planning to install a BB down the line but the engine in it gave up....so it was buy all the things including side mount headers to go bb OR stay SB
I have a hot 383 being built...my builder says after I drive it I will forget about BB's
We will see....
I have a hot 383 being built...my builder says after I drive it I will forget about BB's
We will see....
Pro
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From: Frisco TX
You guys crack me up......All it takes is a simple "mine is bigger than yours" arguement to bring out the children in grown men
OP - Dude, seriously whats your budget?
18K-25K will get you a really nice small block car - its gonna take quite a few more nickels to even come close to a nice 427 car.
The 427 is C3 king of the hill.......and somewhere in the middle $ wise you will find the 454 cars
OP - Dude, seriously whats your budget?
18K-25K will get you a really nice small block car - its gonna take quite a few more nickels to even come close to a nice 427 car.
The 427 is C3 king of the hill.......and somewhere in the middle $ wise you will find the 454 cars
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Alan 71, I knew you were gonna get in this. I hope you didn't take offense to my ranting, and if you did I apologize. You are a great person, helpful, willing, available, humble just to name a few. If we ever met at a red light I'd come off of it cause there's no way I'd be able to live with myself if I didn't!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore MD
You guys crack me up......All it takes is a simple "mine is bigger than yours" arguement to bring out the children in grown men
OP - Dude, seriously whats your budget?
18K-25K will get you a really nice small block car - its gonna take quite a few more nickels to even come close to a nice 427 car.
The 427 is C3 king of the hill.......and somewhere in the middle $ wise you will find the 454 cars
OP - Dude, seriously whats your budget?
18K-25K will get you a really nice small block car - its gonna take quite a few more nickels to even come close to a nice 427 car.
The 427 is C3 king of the hill.......and somewhere in the middle $ wise you will find the 454 cars
427 is king we got you.
Racer
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From: Christchurch Canterbury
I have had a 70 sbc 350 hp, I have just bought a 69 sb. I really wanted a 427, but found that for my budget of $20k, I could not find tidy un molested 427, but found a nice 69 SB for mid teens, leaving some cash to play a bit. I have a 70 camaro, I was running a 480hp SBC street engine, drove the car heaps lots of fun, I up graded to 600hp SBC ( race gas) car was too fussy for everything other than racing and sunday hoon!
I have always loved the L88, one of my mates has a replica, fun to drive on the street, but gas is expensive and it broke most of the driveline over time, now he has 600cu alloy block and custom built rear end, big $$ custom gearbox and the car never gets used.
I summary for a driver buy a SBC with some good heads cam ect, for a weekend "hoon" car buy a high comp BB, and some wk
I have always loved the L88, one of my mates has a replica, fun to drive on the street, but gas is expensive and it broke most of the driveline over time, now he has 600cu alloy block and custom built rear end, big $$ custom gearbox and the car never gets used.
I summary for a driver buy a SBC with some good heads cam ect, for a weekend "hoon" car buy a high comp BB, and some wk
Safety Car
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From: Indy Indiana
the bottom line is a BB car is worth more than a SB car. the corvette fever is much more intense and the eyes glaze over when buyers look under a hood and see a BB. Buyers will pay out the wazoo for a BB. I had to have a BB because I knew come selling time, I would much easier find a buyer that would pay my price...
so many other negative characteristics are not even considered when buyers look at a BB car. needs interior? Rusted Frame? Don't matter.. its a BB.
so many other negative characteristics are not even considered when buyers look at a BB car. needs interior? Rusted Frame? Don't matter.. its a BB.
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I have 3 small block Corvettes and 1 Big Block. Love them all, but my conclusion:THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A BIG BLOCK to put a smile on your face
Don't rule out a nice 68 or 72. I really like the 68/69 427 motors
Don't rule out a nice 68 or 72. I really like the 68/69 427 motors
Racer
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From: Penn Yan NY
Am just getting into this and I want a C-3 coupe, 69-71. Don't want a car that needs constant maintainance but a good driver and solid. Would you suggest a big block (427/454) or small block (350/350 or 350/300). Want some power and nice sound, but again, the less potential maintenance the better. I realize that a 40 yr old car will require some maintenance no matter what, but am trying to limit it with a decent motor, and of course, nothing will be perfect. Thanks in advance. Paul
I can't believe there's a debate.. Big block all the way..
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From: Republic of Texas
