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08-14-2006 #12
Full Blown G-Machiner
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Anything a small block can do, a big block can do better!! (OK, don't nobody throw your keybaords at me)
The only downfall IMHO is price. I think the weight issue of BB-SB is WAY overrated. Given the location of the engine in the chassis a liitle added weight is not too big a deal for the average car. For balls-out racers it may be, but for me it wasn't. I was told by numerous "experts" that I absolutely could not drive my Trans am after I swapped the Pontiac 301 with a 396, until I changed out the front springs, cooling system, etc. I didn't have the cash to do all that at the time so I said "screw it" and did the swap anyhow. The front dropped a tad (which actually improved the stance), and I think the handling might have even improved!! Anyway I drove it hard for 2-3 years with no other upgrades until recently, no problems.
Furthermore, if you have the money for aluminum, a BB can be almost as light as a small block but with vastly more potential and better heads.
Paul
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