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Small or Big - block..???
« on: November 08, 2009 - 05:40:01 PM »
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I'm into restoring my 1968 Fastback, - and thougth of doing it as a "pro-touring" kind of car, - Dragracing - been there - done that, - wanna try something else.

It's gonna be a low budget build, but as close as can be...

What block do i go for, - Small or Big - block...???

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Re: Small or Big - block..???
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2009 - 05:45:33 PM »
There's no replacement for displacement!! :bigsmile:



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Re: Small or Big - block..???
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2009 - 06:21:30 PM »
Touring?  Small block set up for fuel mileage. Then max it out with options.  Cool car as it is

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Re: Small or Big - block..???
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2009 - 07:33:14 PM »
For touring means handling, which means less weight out front.  I'd be looking at a stroker small block, probably a 360 stroked out to 408.  Gives you the best of both worlds.  A big block will weigh too much, unless you can get your hands on an aluminum block.  :money:
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