small block vs big block
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
Droptop your not too far away, heck I work in ATL everyday. Come on down one weekend and play with us. Mom and Pop track, not some big sanctioned one. You can get a lot of runs in and the track's pretty slack on the rules if you have a fast car as long as you can keep it fairly straight down the track.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Originally Posted by EDDIEJ82
I'm not saying that I don't like big blocks or that I don't respect the power that big blocks make. What gets me is that most people with BB's think that they can just whoop up on any small block around...NOT.
I got both a SB and BB's.........and if were bettin on dinner im bringin the BB
Bullshark
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
my SBC is rated at 465hp...and that wasn't fast enough for GrandsportC3. I bought his old motor which will pale in comparison to his new small block 
Nothing against Big Blocks... might want one someday. Gotta get used to this level of HP.
Nothing against Big Blocks... might want one someday. Gotta get used to this level of HP.
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Melting Slicks
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From: pr, frederick md.
f.n.g.
having read thousands of articles over the years, i can make an educated guess on this. this question has gone on for years. in the simplest of terms, the small block will always win given the same amount of money thrown at it, and other variables like car weight, and traction. so lets assume we put these motors in the same car. a small blocks advantages are weight, port flow speed, crank speed with smaller bearing sizes. while the big block enjoys none of these, but will trump this with cubes! same money, same car? the small block wins. unlimited money, different cars? big block more often than not
Team Owner
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From: All humans are vermin in the eyes of Guru VA
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I will take a long rod 427 thank you.
All the advantages of a small block and all the advantages of a big block.
Till then Its a 350 for me. Mainly because of the pluthera of low cost high perf parts.
All the advantages of a small block and all the advantages of a big block.
Till then Its a 350 for me. Mainly because of the pluthera of low cost high perf parts.
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From: Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by redc3
having read thousands of articles over the years, i can make an educated guess on this. this question has gone on for years. in the simplest of terms, the small block will always win given the same amount of money thrown at it, and other variables like car weight, and traction. so lets assume we put these motors in the same car. a small blocks advantages are weight, port flow speed, crank speed with smaller bearing sizes. while the big block enjoys none of these, but will trump this with cubes! same money, same car? the small block wins. unlimited money, different cars? big block more often than not
To say a Small Block "ALWAYS" wins is ludicrous, way too many varibles.
Drifting
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From: FRANKLIN GA
Originally Posted by 66CorvetteCoupe
Eddie you have done it now !!! Bring that SB up north and get you some OL BB 68. Commerce reopens in 2-Months.
68 427 BB Coupe
68 427 BB Coupe
http://www.phenixmotorsports.com/Schedule.htm
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by CGGorman
I've got a 2.0L I4, 3.6L V-6, 3.9L V8, 5.7L V8, and a 7.0L V8.
What does that mean?
What does that mean?
it means you get bigger as you get excited
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Now why should us BB guys drive south? My guess is Eddie's mouse wouldn't last 2 hours on the interstates, while I cruise all day long, big cubes and all.
How about this.....race what you drive (That means leave the car hauler at home).....how about you driving up north, and we'll go to a few good tracks, like Norwalk.
How about this.....race what you drive (That means leave the car hauler at home).....how about you driving up north, and we'll go to a few good tracks, like Norwalk.