does size matter???

spinemup · 03-13-2001, 03:15 PM

i haven't posted a topic in a while, so here it is.... Is everyone happy with the power capibilities of thier small block? Or do you sometimes yern for the low end tourque of a big block?

Green92LX · 03-13-2001, 03:19 PM

"Does size matter?"

Depends on how honest the woman is that you are asking!!! LOL J/K

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1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

Skyman · 03-13-2001, 05:12 PM

Honestly my car feels as if it has the same torque as my friends 396 chevelle. But he has less gear than me. I wouldn't mind a rumbling 351 under the hood.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's.
332RWHP@5500
351RWTQ@3750
Runs on 87 Octane!

blue00gt · 03-13-2001, 06:32 PM

With the amount of torque a smallblock can make and gears to get you in the powerband quickly, I don't see too much point in adding the extra weight of a big block, especially with the availability of stroker kits.
Most of the Pro 5.0 cars I see in the mag are small block strokers with power adders...

84_GT350 · 03-13-2001, 06:42 PM

I don't think that a big block is necessary to make your car pull like it has one. With the over abundance of aftermarket possibilities for Ford small blocks I think you could achieve just about anything. And big blocks might as well just be boat anchors.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Unit 5302 · 03-13-2001, 07:14 PM

I think it all depends on what you are driving and how you want to make your power.

You can always add a KB to the smallblock and get big block munching torque, but say a 427 dual quad is so cool, who cares if it makes any power (even though it does) hehe. I don't really yearn for BB.

kenneth kimble · 03-13-2001, 07:49 PM

How do you make a big block Fast????!!!!!
MAKE IT RUN LIKE A smallblock!!!!!!!!!!

NO joke

03-13-2001, 08:02 PM

For my car i'm going to go with a 427" stroked/bored 351 for the simple fact that with a large cam it'll idle better than a smaller engine, i'll have enough power to kill most vehicles, and although gas mileage won't exist it'll have plenty of torque so i won't ever have to change gears uphill and i'll make it a mid range engine so i don't have to wrap the holy hell out of it or boost the crap out of it, which hopefully will make for a very long lasting engine. If i had a choice between a BOSS 302 engine or a mild 460 i'd have to go with the 302 for the simple fact that they sound wicked and epitomize the muscle car era, but that would be very expensive and for me the 427 is a relatively cheap long lasting choice and i'll never wish for more torque because i'll already have too much....i don't even remember what i was getting at, oh well.

03-13-2001, 03:15 PM	#1
spinemup Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: middleboro,ma, usa Posts: 734	does size matter??? i haven't posted a topic in a while, so here it is.... Is everyone happy with the power capibilities of thier small block? Or do you sometimes yern for the low end tourque of a big block?

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03-13-2001, 03:19 PM	#2
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	"Does size matter?" Depends on how honest the woman is that you are asking!!! LOL J/K ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

03-13-2001, 05:12 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Honestly my car feels as if it has the same torque as my friends 396 chevelle. But he has less gear than me. I wouldn't mind a rumbling 351 under the hood. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's. 332RWHP@5500 351RWTQ@3750 Runs on 87 Octane!

03-13-2001, 06:32 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	With the amount of torque a smallblock can make and gears to get you in the powerband quickly, I don't see too much point in adding the extra weight of a big block, especially with the availability of stroker kits. Most of the Pro 5.0 cars I see in the mag are small block strokers with power adders...

03-13-2001, 06:42 PM	#5
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I don't think that a big block is necessary to make your car pull like it has one. With the over abundance of aftermarket possibilities for Ford small blocks I think you could achieve just about anything. And big blocks might as well just be boat anchors. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

03-13-2001, 07:14 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I think it all depends on what you are driving and how you want to make your power. You can always add a KB to the smallblock and get big block munching torque, but say a 427 dual quad is so cool, who cares if it makes any power (even though it does) hehe. I don't really yearn for BB.

03-13-2001, 07:49 PM	#7
kenneth kimble Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: chesapeake va. Posts: 89	How do you make a big block Fast????!!!!! MAKE IT RUN LIKE A smallblock!!!!!!!!!! NO joke

03-13-2001, 08:02 PM	#8
84stang83zephyr Guest Posts: n/a	For my car i'm going to go with a 427" stroked/bored 351 for the simple fact that with a large cam it'll idle better than a smaller engine, i'll have enough power to kill most vehicles, and although gas mileage won't exist it'll have plenty of torque so i won't ever have to change gears uphill and i'll make it a mid range engine so i don't have to wrap the holy hell out of it or boost the crap out of it, which hopefully will make for a very long lasting engine. If i had a choice between a BOSS 302 engine or a mild 460 i'd have to go with the 302 for the simple fact that they sound wicked and epitomize the muscle car era, but that would be very expensive and for me the 427 is a relatively cheap long lasting choice and i'll never wish for more torque because i'll already have too much....i don't even remember what i was getting at, oh well.