Big block or small block?

MuscleCarFanatic · 07-12-2001, 12:10 PM

For a mean street machine '67 coupe. Big block 428 or small block 289/302? My friend is trying to talk me into going small block so I'm just curious what kinda numbers can I get outta these (obviously the big block will have more power).

Rev · 07-12-2001, 03:57 PM

Small blocks can be stroked to 427 CI and would be a heck of a lot lighter. You'd also have all the Windsor after market stuff readily available (heads, roller cams, etc.). That's the way I'd go.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Tom351 · 07-12-2001, 04:27 PM

I say small block, A big block will not automatically have more power (unless you are talking about stock engines).

The extra weight of a big block is a waste because you can get the same streetable power out of a small block now.

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67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint
351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Carter 750 CFM, Comp. Cam 477/510 219/233@.050, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars.

My 351W Fastback

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07-12-2001, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Small blocks can be stroked to 427 CI and would be a heck of a lot lighter. You'd also have all the Windsor after market stuff readily available (heads, roller cams, etc.). That's the way I'd go. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

07-12-2001, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom351 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta,GA,USA Posts: 278	I say small block, A big block will not automatically have more power (unless you are talking about stock engines). The extra weight of a big block is a waste because you can get the same streetable power out of a small block now. ------------------ 67 Fastback - Arctic White Pearl paint 351W ,Trick Flow Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock TorkerII, Carter 750 CFM, Comp. Cam 477/510 219/233@.050, Performance Automatic C-4 Trans, 3.55 gears, Front Disc Brakes, 1-1/8" Fr. 3/4" rear sway bars. My 351W Fastback

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