[Ace23]

Future big block owner chiming in. I like the loud pedal and personally the 427 doesn't get it done for me in regards to pure acceleration. I am by no means an engine guru but based on all the articles and build threads I have seen you can take the exact same engine and by changing cam and cylinder heads completely manipulate the power delivery. I would think with enough cubic inches a big block built to peak at 6000rpm would have plenty of bottom end in our light cars. On a SPF car is it possible to keep the factory hood when you are looking at a 385 series engine? I have heard the intake selection is rather limited......it would be ashame to build something nice and cork it up with a weak intake and airfilter combo. As much as I dislike the thought of having to look at EFI it seems like a multi-port EFI setup would open up your intake options and would allow you to get the proper size air filter on it. If I was buying my car over again I would be looking for a big block.