Thread: what are the pro's vs con's on engines
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Old 04-19-2014, 08:16 PM
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You can get 500+hP & 500+TQ for 12K from a 351W with no problem. Or you can get 700+HP & 700+TQ from a 385 (429/460cid) series BBF for about the same 12K. The BBF is just as strong as the sbf, but you will eat a bit more fuel; and perhaps stain a few more undergarments.
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