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Old 10-25-2017, 05:13 AM
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Sorry that I took so long to answer but I have been pretty busy working on our site lately. I really don't see any disadvantages to the 408 versus a 351 at all. I went with the smaller stroke because of longevity. When you push any engine to its max, a 427 from a 351 for example you are more prone to breakage and problems. I have a friend who has a slightly hopped up 351 in his Cobra and he is very unhappy with it as he wants more power, but to me for what he does that is the most sane car around here. As for consumption ratio, he doesn't get much better mileage than I do and none of these cars get great mileage.

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Originally Posted by Blacklemming View Post
Hey Ron,
Are there any disadvantages of a 408 versus a 351?
How is consumption, ratio 351 versus a 408?
This is going to be my wet weather car, so 500 hp will be more than enough.
Do you also have a tremec tko or have a different gearbox.
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