427 FE vs 351w, advantages?

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Originally Posted by blykins

If you haven't ridden in a Cobra with about 600hp/600lb-ft, I suggest you do so.

indeed...

I always find the big block/small block argument entertaining, to say the least.

I have several friends running big blocks. One is running a 552 that's probably putting out somewhere north of 900 hp. But even HE will admit that mine is one of the meanest sounding- of the dozen or so running around town, & he knows when I'm coming from about a mile away.

I originally wanted a big block. But when I found my Backdraft with a KCR all-aluminum, Dart-blocked 427 Windsor stroker, I was smitten. With 612 hp & 615 lb-ft of torque, it STILL scares the crap out of me to this day. The all-aluminum engine gives me a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and the car weighs in somewhere around 2200-2300 lbs. But the two things I like best about the stroked small block are: 1) I actually have room to work on the engine... plug changes, etc. are pretty easily accomplished... and 2) there's more room for air circulation in the engine compartment- I've had no overheating issues (either the engine OR myself!)

In the end, it's a personal choice/decision... no right or wrong... just what's right for YOU! Enjoy!