side note
I have two buddies with 427's and one 428.
All three motors are Keith Craft motors, 600 plus hp at the flywheel.
First the 428 stroked to 461, 601 hp and 619 tq.
The next is Ponds block 427 stroked to 482, 630 hp and more torque.
Last is a 65 427 s.o. stroked to 487, 618 hp and 632 tq.
All in Cobras. I have driven them on the street. They all spin up like chain saws. Nothing on the street has passed them, when tested
I read a lot about big blocks are slower to rev up but in my experience (I'm no expert) they spin up fast.
Now my small block spins up fast but on the street I don't think you can tell the differences.
Oh by the way, I can hang with them at least thru the 1/8. The few times we've played I've done good. But I'm a couple of hundred pounds lighter.
All four car are monsters.
If you have the money a big block is the way to go, but a small block can be just as fast on the STREET.
Everybody expects a big block in a Cobra. So at the car shows and cruises you get more approval.
Thru the years I have had a few guys at the red light ask about the big block thing and act disappointed when I tell them it's a small block. Then I take off and wait for them at the next light. Different response the second time.
Small block or big block, it don't matter, both are fun.
Dwight
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