351W or 460 ?

[86GT]

This post is resurrected huh? Well, I figure I'll add to it again.

A good friend of mine did a swap. From a Vic Jr headed 408 to a slightly worked 460. Slightly meaning ported DOVE heads, edelbrock intake, FRPP cam (not sure on specs) and went from a Tremec to a C-6. Kept the rest of the car the same except for front springs to help offset the weight. It handles exactly the same as it did with the 408 (On the street). He went from 12.1 at 114 (with the 408) to an 11.78 at 116 (with the 460). He only runs on slicks at the track too.

If you need to save money, then doing a 351 swap is cheaper, but a 429/460 is not too expensive either. Its all upto you in how you want your car to react and feel.

So IMO, do the 460, its worth it in the end. There are tons of parts available cheaply, and power isn't as expensive as many people may have you believe. IMO, big block.