03-17-2011, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Northern VA,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters
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Originally Posted by Slick61
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!
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Well there ya go!!!!
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