[rat_rod_russell]

In my weird nature the vette LS7, 427 CDI, 505 HP, 495 FPT, Dry sump and 28 MPG with a C6 vette all duel A arm, all aluminum, suspension and transaxle 6 speed T56 and get the best of all three worlds (drooling). But like everybody else is saying big blocks are not cheep in any business, especially the legendry Ford 427. If you are going for a good handling car, or a daily driver go for a small block, keep the weight down but 0-60 will still scare the crap out of you. Show car - drag car, you’ll need that big block more to impress both crowds.
That just my opinion
aluminum good