big block vs. small block - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69mychevy · 08-13-2002, 12:51 PM

are you happy or not happy with your big or small block?

XXL · 08-13-2002, 01:00 PM

I have an inline 6 and it starts in the morning. :-)

Kenneth

69mychevy · 08-13-2002, 01:31 PM

ttt come on people i need some input

diggin69 · 08-13-2002, 02:18 PM

I have a small block but big blocks are fun to just depends on how you build the small block, I've seen built 350's take a big block to school & educate them on how they should run.....lol what it comes down to if you have the money, if you do- go with a big block, if you dont then build a nice small block, if you are doing it to be different, then do somthing different, I've seen about everthing from blowers,turbos,propane.....just somthing to thing about......plus what are you going to use it for pulling,street-strip,cruzing, all are a big part on how the engine should be built, lets hear your thoughts & maybe I can help you more thers more to a engine than big block- small block.

okietruck · 08-13-2002, 03:10 PM

I have to agree with diggin69, there is so much that can be done with a small block. The plus is that it can be done much more economically than a big block. I put a new 350 in my 72 and am very happy with it. That said, a big block would be fun to play with. To each his (or her) own.

DennyB · 08-13-2002, 03:24 PM

Its not the size of the wand that matters.....it's the magic in it.
SBC is probably the least expensive motor to build.
Although if money is no issue and if your looking for the most streetable HP then there is no substitute for CU.IN.
And this could also include a 400 SB.

SO really the issue is not SB vs BB Unless you go BIG block with 455 or more cu.in.

think of these stock engines...
SBC = 400 cu.in.
BBC = 396, 402 cu.in.
Just something to ponder.........

So like diggin69 says, Let us know what your trying to accomplish and maybe we can help.

50272 · 08-13-2002, 03:33 PM

I like the small block also but I am a fan of the big block also. Put the same money in them and you will have some catching up to do with the small block. Just my 2 cents.

busterwivell · 08-13-2002, 04:25 PM

Bought my BB truck with a 4 speed for runs to the dump when I bought my land. Now all the land is cleared, and it's time to play more. Got an automatic column (thanks, Meathead 95) and just bought a 700R4. Will have it built up so I can pull my car trailer at freeway speeds. No more dump runs for this baby, it's time for fun!

Chevyc10! · 08-13-2002, 07:33 PM

Got a small block soon to have a big block...NO SUBSTITUE...Love that torque

*big71* · 08-13-2002, 08:37 PM

they are nothing like a sweet 402 big block i love my

**Bowtie468** · 08-13-2002, 11:11 PM

I'm crazy about big blocks. I can still remember when i was about 8 years old and looking over the fender of my uncles '68 camaro/396. Just gazing at those big valve covers and dreaming of the day when i could have my own!!

71Blazer · 08-13-2002, 11:47 PM

I've been giddy as a little school girl since the 502 came out but... I currently have a 400SB stretched out to 413 so it's the best of both worlds- a small block that runs like a big block AND gets 12mpg

Dick Lyon · 08-14-2002, 02:26 AM

Fortunately I have had most all of em from straight 6's to V10 Vipers......Love the windup sound of a sweet small block but when it comes to torque and pure power the big blocks comes thru as nothing else can.

Just finished a 72 Cheyenne stepside with a 402...on the outside looks bone stock but with some tricks inside she pours out the power.

I bought an Avalanche last year with the 496 Big Block.....now thats a real engine.

Dick Lyon

72 Cheyenne stepside

72 Cheyenne 4x4 3/4 ton

02 Avalanche 496 3/4 ton

Sinister · 08-14-2002, 04:32 AM

gotta slightly tweaked 350, like it well enough,
but that thread on 500cid caddy motors is making me drool...

Hooter · 08-14-2002, 04:42 AM

its a love hate relationship. On the one hand i love the 500+ Horse from the ls6 in the 69 but on the other handni hate how it costs me 20 bucks a day on gas. my truck is not a daily driver because i am not a CEO of a company who sells my own stocks before the company goes down

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08-13-2002, 12:51 PM	#1
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	big block vs. small block are you happy or not happy with your big or small block? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-13-2002, 01:00 PM	#2
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08-13-2002, 01:31 PM	#3
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	ttt come on people i need some input __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-13-2002, 02:18 PM	#4
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	I have a small block but big blocks are fun to just depends on how you build the small block, I've seen built 350's take a big block to school & educate them on how they should run.....lol what it comes down to if you have the money, if you do- go with a big block, if you dont then build a nice small block, if you are doing it to be different, then do somthing different, I've seen about everthing from blowers,turbos,propane.....just somthing to thing about......plus what are you going to use it for pulling,street-strip,cruzing, all are a big part on how the engine should be built, lets hear your thoughts & maybe I can help you more thers more to a engine than big block- small block. __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

08-13-2002, 03:10 PM	#5
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	I have to agree with diggin69, there is so much that can be done with a small block. The plus is that it can be done much more economically than a big block. I put a new 350 in my 72 and am very happy with it. That said, a big block would be fun to play with. To each his (or her) own.

08-13-2002, 03:24 PM	#6
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Its not the size of the wand that matters.....it's the magic in it. SBC is probably the least expensive motor to build. Although if money is no issue and if your looking for the most streetable HP then there is no substitute for CU.IN. And this could also include a 400 SB. SO really the issue is not SB vs BB Unless you go BIG block with 455 or more cu.in. think of these stock engines... SBC = 400 cu.in. BBC = 396, 402 cu.in. Just something to ponder......... So like diggin69 says, Let us know what your trying to accomplish and maybe we can help. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

08-13-2002, 03:33 PM	#7
50272 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Waverly ,Tn Posts: 27	I like the small block also but I am a fan of the big block also. Put the same money in them and you will have some catching up to do with the small block. Just my 2 cents.

08-13-2002, 04:25 PM	#8
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Bought my BB truck with a 4 speed for runs to the dump when I bought my land. Now all the land is cleared, and it's time to play more. Got an automatic column (thanks, Meathead 95) and just bought a 700R4. Will have it built up so I can pull my car trailer at freeway speeds. No more dump runs for this baby, it's time for fun! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-13-2002, 07:33 PM	#9
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	Got a small block soon to have a big block...NO SUBSTITUE...Love that torque __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

08-13-2002, 08:37 PM	#10
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	they are nothing like a sweet 402 big block i love my

08-13-2002, 11:11 PM	#11
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	I'm crazy about big blocks. I can still remember when i was about 8 years old and looking over the fender of my uncles '68 camaro/396. Just gazing at those big valve covers and dreaming of the day when i could have my own!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (Sold) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (Sold) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-13-2002, 11:47 PM	#12
71Blazer Goodbye Darlin' Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Coupeville, WA USA Posts: 330	I've been giddy as a little school girl since the 502 came out but... I currently have a 400SB stretched out to 413 so it's the best of both worlds- a small block that runs like a big block AND gets 12mpg __________________ 1971 Blazer CST SOLD!

08-14-2002, 02:26 AM	#13
Dick Lyon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 9	Fortunately I have had most all of em from straight 6's to V10 Vipers......Love the windup sound of a sweet small block but when it comes to torque and pure power the big blocks comes thru as nothing else can. Just finished a 72 Cheyenne stepside with a 402...on the outside looks bone stock but with some tricks inside she pours out the power. I bought an Avalanche last year with the 496 Big Block.....now thats a real engine. Dick Lyon 72 Cheyenne stepside 72 Cheyenne 4x4 3/4 ton 02 Avalanche 496 3/4 ton

08-14-2002, 04:32 AM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	gotta slightly tweaked 350, like it well enough, but that thread on 500cid caddy motors is making me drool... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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08-14-2002, 04:42 AM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	its a love hate relationship. On the one hand i love the 500+ Horse from the ls6 in the 69 but on the other handni hate how it costs me 20 bucks a day on gas. my truck is not a daily driver because i am not a CEO of a company who sells my own stocks before the company goes down __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

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