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Bob, I know tuning is a major variable, but your 409/509 comment reminds me of "there's no replacement for displacement" and the 509 is significantly bigger than a 427 "sbc" so I'd expect better low end grunt. For my own build, I didn't want to cram a big block into my roadster and lose the possibility of putting the louvered side covers over the engine bay.

As far as comparisons to original 409's, I've never personally owned one but I'm under the strong impression that motor was no where near as much "high performance" as our 427's are today.

Now what appealed to me was the 427 aluminum block options but when I called Shafiroff and talked to somebody they told me the weight difference was less than 200 lbs., I think they said 160 lbs., and that wasn't worth the cost difference to me at this time.

I posted over 100 pics in the lounge section of my visit yesterday to the Northeast Rod & Custom show and there were a few real 409's drawing awe and attention.