Is it worth it to keep my 350 Rocket, or....

[midwestls]

If we wanna talk about the fastest car's we've ever driven...well my buddy's 71 Hemi 'Cuda hasn't had any small block keep up with it through 3rd gear.

 

[custom442]

If we wanna talk about the fastest car's we've ever driven...well my buddy's 71 Hemi 'Cuda hasn't had any small block keep up with it through 3rd gear.

I'm not saying big blocks aren't amazing or fast, or that it ruins the aura around them. I'm just saying I don't understand it, most especially for a street car built for quick stop light runs. I'm not trying to aggravate anyone with this, but you won't be able to beat the sb with a big block car that's been built for a 1/4 mile if the other has been built for the street...this changes when the road is long or on the highway.

 

[midwestls]

but, what if, the big block was also built for the 1/4????

 

[custom442]

but, what if, the big block was also built for the 1/4????

No, I meant most big block cars are built for longer runs like the 1/4. It's a little more involved to build a small block for a quarter. They are the perfect street engine because of the amount of power you can have on the bottom end.

This is what I mean, the jag sitting in my garage has a 307 from a monte carlo, it was built for simplicity, and has everything to improve low end power. Edelbrock performer intake manifold, exhaust manifolds from an old vette, 4.11 gears, etc etc. When you tap the throttle the thing jumps like a girl seeing a mouse. Of course it would be beaten in a race after 80mph with a real car, but it's fun as hell to drive around town and the engine cost only 1500$. (and when does one drive faster than 80mph around town? not often)

 

[joe_padavano]

Well, my point is that if you want a balanced car, go with the lightest small block you can that makes the power you want. I would hate my car with a big block because I love corners more than straight line acceleration. My car was built as a balance between acceleration, fuel economy, handling and occupant comfort. I essentially tried to make it stock feeling, but better everywhere.

The difference between a big block Olds and a small block Olds is about 30 lbs. Move the battery to the trunk and you've about made up the difference.

 

[midwestls]

Ok, so a street built big block. Do you really have a Jag w/ small block??? Cool, can we see some pic's? (in a separate thread, I don't wanna jack this one, 😳 )

 

[custom442]

Ok, so a street built big block. Do you really have a Jag w/ small block??? Cool, can we see some pic's? (in a separate thread, I don't wanna jack this one, 😳 )

There's one pic in my photo album, I'm getting a digital camera for Xmas so I can take pictures of all my toys and junk.

 

[v8power]

big blocks are just a whole different animal. they have a power of there own that is for sure, and the sweetest sound. NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT

 

[midwestls]

x2 on V8power's reply. But I defiantly wanna see the Jag so let me know when you get them up. What year/model is it?

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

My top choice (if I had actual money) would be the smallest displacement LS truck engine (4.8?) with a staged twin turbo setup. Great mix of weight, fuel economy and power. Add a 6 speed manual, ditch the live axle rear suspension for a good independent (or a rear transaxle...drool!), add a C6 front suspension and I'd have my dream G body.