Originally posted by Stu Cool
I think the original posters point was not necessarily between Big blocks and small blocks. 383 or 406 SBC weighs the same as as a 327, 302 or 283. It will also cost about the same to build and modify. The end result in most cases the bigger motor will produce more power. In fact it will generally cost more to pull 350 hp out of a 302 than it will to pull that same power out of a 383. I think the poster makes a good point and did not perceive his purpose as telling others what to do, only stating his personal advice. I happen to agree with him. I have seen small motors out run big motors too, but in most cases the old addage that there is no substitute for cubic inches is true, unless you add in other limitations or factors.

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Pat
That hit the nail on the head. Who said anything about a big block? Reread. I'll finish reading now.