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Big block or Small block
08-17-2007, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by knova70
My small block puts out 1586hp at 25% overdriven,it is a 436 SBC in a 3200lb backhalf nova,it is getting a all aluminum 400SBC as we speak with the same components as the 436 and this one is gonna be faster,I will be able to turn this one 50%over on alcohol and not worry,I had a bigblock and it went to a new owner,it was a good boat anchor,Small blocks rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-18-2007, 05:07 AM
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truthfully ive never had a big block,or really even been in a car with a built one...my friend local here makes some fast ones,so i definatly want to try one out,but even if i liked it i couldnt afford to change,and see no need in my situation as im not after crazy HP....but i will drive one of his cars,just to see....
08-18-2007, 07:12 AM
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I went for some shake down runs on my new SBC a couple of weeks ago. It was interesting to see some guys come look at it with the hood off and first thing you'd notice was their jaw drop! "That's a small block", to which I replied "Yup, anyone can make a big motor run!" This was after some off the trailer 5.61 @ 126 passes in a full chassis door car.
But all BS aside, I built what I wanted and I just didn't want a BBC. I owned a 482BBC in a dragster a few years back and it ran 5.00s @ 137. Put my new SBC in that same car and I'll bet it would go as quick or quicker than that BBC did.
Bottom line is what's best for me may not be what's best for the next guy. I've been an SBC guy all my life and at age 62 that's not likely to change now. Besides, I do enjoy having ppl come by in the pits and make comments like "That's an SBC?" :wink:
But all BS aside, I built what I wanted and I just didn't want a BBC. I owned a 482BBC in a dragster a few years back and it ran 5.00s @ 137. Put my new SBC in that same car and I'll bet it would go as quick or quicker than that BBC did.
Bottom line is what's best for me may not be what's best for the next guy. I've been an SBC guy all my life and at age 62 that's not likely to change now. Besides, I do enjoy having ppl come by in the pits and make comments like "That's an SBC?" :wink:
08-18-2007, 09:54 AM
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Congrats on your run Ken..off the trailer that is very impressive ET..heck its impressive for a dialed in Run..i think i know you well enough to say i think we will see some low 30's out of that small block before its said and done..besides there is 2 tenths in the bank with some fall air around the corner...
Awesome Job Ken.....
Brian
Awesome Job Ken.....
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08-18-2007, 05:47 PM
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Well all BIG BLOCK owners looks like we won this hands down but to all the small block owners you were always just right there under us. I would just like to say there's a lot of really good stuff in this thread and worth reading it all again.
08-18-2007, 06:21 PM
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Big Block
Well gang, I had to cast my ballot as well! I voted BIG block because "There is no replacement for displacement"!!!!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a small block, but my new Mustang has a 4.6 litre which is technically a 281 cubic inch engine.
Well, my Mustang is a STREET car and my 67 Firebird that is equipped with a 468 BBC engine is a RACE car. Ya'll kinda see a little difference here? HA HA!
All joking aside, I have seen some small blocks that would really run it's just what the actual owner prefers as to what works best for you.
Mike
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a small block, but my new Mustang has a 4.6 litre which is technically a 281 cubic inch engine.
Well, my Mustang is a STREET car and my 67 Firebird that is equipped with a 468 BBC engine is a RACE car. Ya'll kinda see a little difference here? HA HA!
All joking aside, I have seen some small blocks that would really run it's just what the actual owner prefers as to what works best for you.
Mike
08-18-2007, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by woodsman
Well all BIG BLOCK owners looks like we won this hands down but to all the small block owners you were always just right there under us. I would just like to say there's a lot of really good stuff in this thread and worth reading it all again.
08-19-2007, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by knova70
Originally Posted by woodsman
Well all BIG BLOCK owners looks like we won this hands down but to all the small block owners you were always just right there under us. I would just like to say there's a lot of really good stuff in this thread and worth reading it all again.