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    bbscamp

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    to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « on: July 06, 2006 - 10:09:43 AM »
    Ive got a 70 Chally, S6, auto console, 7.25 rear. B5 blue with Black interior.   The  S6 engine needs work. But I've got a 440/727/8.75 in the works to replace the S6.  What would you do?  any here running a S6????  just to be different????
    Mike
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #1 on: July 06, 2006 - 10:16:15 AM »
    I assume you have the small drum brakes too?


    Why not just take the whole K-member, suspension and engine/trans out and roll it off into the corner.  Then build it up with a nasty V8 with the upgraded brakes, swaybars ect.

    That way you still have all the stuff to put it back stock if you need to
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    bbscamp

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #2 on: July 06, 2006 - 10:24:49 AM »
    I do have a K frame set (V8 K frame, LCAs and sway bar) ready too. I'm going to use F spndles, and run manual 10.87 disk brakes.  I MAY go to manual steering....I don't know yet.    Those little drums are useless....
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    Offline MyMopar

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #3 on: July 06, 2006 - 10:33:27 AM »
    Well I'd put the v-8 in, but that's just me.
    If I really wanted to be different, I'd turbo the s6.
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #4 on: July 06, 2006 - 10:36:01 AM »
    You can go with power steering from a later model B-body like Satelite, cordoba ect.  I don't think I would do stock manual steering with a 440.

    Don't forget about bigger torsion bars
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #5 on: July 06, 2006 - 11:23:07 AM »
    Want it easy stick with the S6(and its more rare with a S6 in Challenger then a 440+6) otherwise it need some work and $. Personally i would stick with the 6...
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    bbscamp

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #6 on: July 06, 2006 - 03:24:21 PM »
    Actually, there were 9900 or so base Chally S6 cars built in 70.  71, less, 72 even less.  none in 73 I think.  So its not that rare. However, those that survived surely have had V8 swaps....    The S6 I have needs a total rebuild ...so the cost will be somewhat the same to rebuild.

    Mike
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #7 on: July 06, 2006 - 06:36:55 PM »


    Eh, Big-block it mate. Nothing like roaring down the highway with 500lbs-ft of torque at your every beckoning call.



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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #8 on: July 06, 2006 - 06:51:22 PM »
    Do you just want to zip or really ROAR around town? Slant 6=zip, BIG BLOCK=ROAR! You might as well get the rumble the roar the torque and the thrill all in one convenient package!  :2thumbs:
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    Offline Andrew

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #9 on: July 06, 2006 - 08:58:40 PM »
    Big block, definitely big block.
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    Offline Robb

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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #10 on: July 06, 2006 - 09:31:57 PM »
    If you dont big block it, someone else will.

    what is your end-goal with this car and how much $ are you willing to dump into the car ?


    anything between a 383 to a modern HEMI could be your smartest bet,  depends on your criteria.
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #11 on: July 06, 2006 - 09:57:00 PM »
    Why put off the inevitable, Big block it!  :2thumbs:
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #12 on: July 07, 2006 - 04:58:33 AM »
    If you just like to criuse around keep the /6 but if you want to go fast drop in the 440.The /6 can be biult up for decent hp and torque but even the stock 440 will  :burnout:
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    Re: to Big Block or not to Big Block
    « Reply #13 on: July 07, 2006 - 05:32:15 PM »
    i know this is not what u asked, 6 or big block but i would go with a small block! i love them, nothin wrong with 6 sb or bb but thats just my opinion! i know this will ruffle some feathers with the bb guys, sorry! but to each his own!, thats what makes this hobby so fun!
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