big block vs small block
Burning Brakes
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From: Vernon British Columbia
St. Jude Donor '05
First C3 General Poster!
Originally Posted by Summerfun
When the Big Block comes to life
You'll feel tingles down your spine
When the Big Block snarls
You forget about all not in your current space
When the Big Block snaps
She'll drive you back in the seat like no other
When the Big Block purrs at 50
You'll feel as if on cloud 9
When the Big Block goes to war
LOOK OUT, dear lad
The Big Block may not win outright
But be DAMN sure, you'll have a mighty monster at your beck and call if you happen to beat her
For that I feel no shame and my heart smiles from ear to ear
Go C3 ...even better with the Big Block heart
You'll feel tingles down your spine
When the Big Block snarls
You forget about all not in your current space
When the Big Block snaps
She'll drive you back in the seat like no other
When the Big Block purrs at 50
You'll feel as if on cloud 9
When the Big Block goes to war
LOOK OUT, dear lad
The Big Block may not win outright
But be DAMN sure, you'll have a mighty monster at your beck and call if you happen to beat her
For that I feel no shame and my heart smiles from ear to ear
Go C3 ...even better with the Big Block heart
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: South MS
I say big block, and not just because that's what I have.
There is just somthing about a early C3 with that 427 or 454 on the side of that BB hood that the SB just dosent have.
I think that the only people here that will say that they would rather have a SB have a NOM one already and obviously love their cars, and the originality is def a factor, so swapping for a BB isn't an option.
Wasnt' this supposed to be a question for ppl who either had a chance to swap in a BB, and didnt' or for ppl who did????
There is just somthing about a early C3 with that 427 or 454 on the side of that BB hood that the SB just dosent have.
I think that the only people here that will say that they would rather have a SB have a NOM one already and obviously love their cars, and the originality is def a factor, so swapping for a BB isn't an option.
Wasnt' this supposed to be a question for ppl who either had a chance to swap in a BB, and didnt' or for ppl who did????
Race Director
Joined: May 2004
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Originally Posted by 81 Vette
I could say the same damn thing about the 625hp 434....and dont get me started on the 472...
MAO Come cruise with me young lad and we'll see what you have to say then!
You'll have poetry oooozing out of you that you never knew existed
in that rustbucket you call brains
Just torturing
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: San Antonio TX
Have a 73 SB currently and will be swapping for a BIG BLOCK as I gather parts for the swap. I do know from past go carts that the BIG BLOCK swap will be well worth it. 
. But then again I am in TEXAS so it might be a tad further to the next corner than up north lol.
. But then again I am in TEXAS so it might be a tad further to the next corner than up north lol.
Burning Brakes
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From: Vernon British Columbia
St. Jude Donor '05
First C3 General Poster!
Originally Posted by Summerfun
You can't say the "same damn thing" otherwise you would have MAO
Come cruise with me young lad and we'll see what you have to say then!
You'll have poetry oooozing out of you that you never knew existed
in that rustbucket you call brains
Just torturing
MAO Come cruise with me young lad and we'll see what you have to say then!
You'll have poetry oooozing out of you that you never knew existed
in that rustbucket you call brains
Just torturing
Originally Posted by SHAKERATTLEROLL
Have a 73 SB currently and will be swapping for a BIG BLOCK as I gather parts for the swap. I do know from past go carts that the BIG BLOCK swap will be well worth it. . But then again I am in TEXAS so it might be a tad further to the next corner than up north lol.
On the other count, yea coming from BC...The ROCKY Mountains...Im always a bit concerned about switchbacks...
Melting Slicks
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From: Pomfret, CT
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
When I get a C3 to it will have a big block! My Chevelle has a big block. Can't beat them! Torque, Torque, Torque! That's not to say anything is wrong with a SB either! 
Right now my Chevelle runs 10.80's with a .030 over 454. Edelbrock aluminum heads (box stock), 10:1 compression, a relatively small hydraulic cam, with an 830 carb. That's pretty darn fast for a pretty close to stock motor. Next year it will be stroked to 492!
I have a 396 in my garage for sale if anyone needs one make an offer!!!!
-Rick
Right now my Chevelle runs 10.80's with a .030 over 454. Edelbrock aluminum heads (box stock), 10:1 compression, a relatively small hydraulic cam, with an 830 carb. That's pretty darn fast for a pretty close to stock motor. Next year it will be stroked to 492!
I have a 396 in my garage for sale if anyone needs one make an offer!!!!
-Rick
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Drifting
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From: Chico Ca
I just bought another BB from a friend who had it in a 73 chevy pickup. I never got a chance to ride in the truck but I think he sold me when he said " If you had spit in your mouth when I stab it you would choke" SOLD I will be back with pics and details when I get my camara back
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St. Jude Donor '09
I think it's more due to boredom. 
After 10-12 of the old BB v SB debates it gets a little tiring and pointless.
After 10-12 of the old BB v SB debates it gets a little tiring and pointless.
