Greg55_99
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I’d like to buy an argument. Bang for the buck. Big Block vs. Small Block vs. 3rd Gen Hemi. I suppose my personal view leans toward the Big Block swap. Specifically, a stroked 400 block in the F body. Now that’s not what I actually have (413), but if you start comparing costs and effort to power your F, I think this one is the one with the best outcome. Power and money wise. A 451 stroker will fit with Schumaker mounts, stock manifolds, keep power steering and brakes. Of course you can do the same with a stroked 408 Small Block, but you give away cubes. Tall deck 440 is OK, but you lose the power brakes (and it’s heavy). 3rd gen Hemi is a great motor, BUT, in my opinion, it takes way too much to get it into your chassis. Those costs add up fast especially if you’re re-building the motor for use.
Thoughts?
Greg
Thoughts?
Greg