Big block or small block?

[CobraV8]

Originally Posted by patrickt

It's only a question of time before you're parked somewhere with your hood up and a kid walks up to it all excited and then says "Awww man, it's got a small block in it" and then walks away shaking his head.... You'll be kicking yourself when that happens.

I'd say this depends on whether you need your car to show off or you rather don't give a **** what others might think about the way you handle things

If you're of the first kind you need a 427 sideoiler in a 427 bodystyle car and a HP 289 in a 289 car.

If you're of the second kind just choose any engine you want for whatever reasons. Aluminium block/head FEs can achieve small block weights, and 100cui 4 cylinder engines can be turbocharged to 1000hp and more, so it really doesn't matter in terms of weight and power.

The only true point is that some of us are not in the happy position of beeing born with golden spoons shoved up their asses and a Windsor stroked to 408cui for example will cost considerably less than a 482 all aluminum FE. However you know best what you can and can't afford, so the decision is all yours.

No idea why this funny argument never ends


Merry Christmas to all of you anyways!

Simon