View Single Post
  #38 (permalink)  
Old 11-29-2009, 02:05 PM
patrickt's Avatar
patrickt patrickt is offline
Half-Ass Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
Not Ranked     
Default

I agree with everything 767Jockey says. If you happen to stumble across a really nice 428 block, then by all means pick it up. Otherwise, a 390 is just as good in every way. There is one small advantage to using a "vintage" block instead of a new one. In some states, emissions are based on the year of the block. Some engine builders also prefer the older iron blocks as well, but that's another thread....
Reply With Quote