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On the BB vs SB question, with Kirkham and ERA, most 427 body style cars will have big blocks and most 289 body style cars will have small blocks. Most of the SPFs, Hurricanes, and FFs I've seen have small blocks, even with 427 body style cars. In my ERA I have a Pond aluminum big block built by Brent and I'd do it again, but small blocks are probably "better" engines with broader parts availability.