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    Offline whitesatinmopar

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #15 on: February 11, 2007 - 07:48:33 AM »
    Who's driving, one of the owners or just a guy that don't care what happens ?  :roflsmiley: Good question, I'd say the 440 since I've been told the finely tuned 440+6 can SOMETIMES take the Hemi car down the track. Now that is an accomplishment. I'm sure this will bring out the debate team, personally my lack of knowledge and experience can only give ya a "I beleive, based on what I've been told that....................".  :stirpot:
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    Offline 360 'CUDA

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #16 on: February 11, 2007 - 08:07:27 AM »
    Quote from: Mr. 440SixPack on February 11, 2007 - 07:36:11 AM
    Hmmm... I will use this topic to ask a question... Lets say we have two cars, both have same transmission, same rear end, same tires but one car has stock 340+6 pack engine and the other one has stock 440+6 pack. Which car would win a 1/4 mile and 1/8 drag race. :clueless:

    I believe that the 440-6bbl will win the drag race by a car length but the 340-6bbl car won't have to slow down much to make the turnoff at the top end of the track 
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    Offline Mr. 440SixPack

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #17 on: February 11, 2007 - 11:37:49 AM »
    I will try to answer myself :bigsmile:

    It is all about the tires. With original tires the 340+6 would get more traction than 440+6 and would win the 1/8 drag race but 1/4 mile...hmmm... :clueless: On some modern tires...now this is another story... :clueless:
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #18 on: February 11, 2007 - 11:44:04 AM »
    Granted 290 HP vs 390 HP but the small block is lighter...I would still say the 440+6 would still be a second quicker....say 13.7 vs. 14.7+
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    Offline EVIL72

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #19 on: February 11, 2007 - 11:57:53 AM »
    Quote from: Moparal on February 11, 2007 - 05:27:51 AM
    For starters
    small block has less head clamping ...10 bolts as big block 17
    water ports in the intake on sm blk
    intakes are easier to change on a big block
    water pumps easier to change on a big block
    easier to do timing chains on big blocks
    oil pumps easier to change on big block
      :iagree: plus I like the distributer in the front of the motor for easy timing changes, and tuneups.
     Both motors are fun though
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #20 on: February 11, 2007 - 12:12:06 PM »
    Quote from: 360cuda on February 10, 2007 - 05:58:02 PM
    I like small blocks but the fastest my Valiant went was only 10:62 so maybe I did it wrong  :dunno:

    Now that's funny.  :roflsmiley:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #21 on: February 11, 2007 - 12:19:09 PM »


    Small Blocks look cleaner too with the dizzy at the rear.  :clapping:
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    Offline torredcuda

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #22 on: February 11, 2007 - 04:32:40 PM »
    Quote from: Moparal on February 11, 2007 - 05:27:51 AM
    For starters
    small block has less head clamping ...10 bolts as big block 17
    water ports in the intake on sm blk
    intakes are easier to change on a big block
    water pumps easier to change on a big block
    easier to do timing chains on big blocks
    oil pumps easier to change on big block
    But really how often do those things ned to be changed?An air gap intake solves the heated carb problem.I know per dollar a big block will put out more HP but I love the sound of my 340 at 6800rpm!

     :burnout:
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #23 on: February 11, 2007 - 04:38:41 PM »
    Quote from: torredcuda on February 11, 2007 - 04:32:40 PM
    I know per dollar a big block will put out more HP but I love the sound of my 340 at 6800rpm!

     :burnout:


    :iagree: High screaming angry little engines they are!!!  :lol2: :naughty: :woo:
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    Offline tactransman

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #24 on: February 11, 2007 - 05:33:48 PM »
    There is no replacement for cubic inches,the more the better! That's why everything is stroked for more cubes!!! :burnout:
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #25 on: February 12, 2007 - 07:40:00 AM »
    My 440 six pack is abosolute hell on wheels.  I've been in many mopars and it runs as strong as any.  However, I have to say my big block, four speed, no air is truly work out to get out and cruise.  I would much rather have a small block car to cruise more often.  I nice 318 or 340 car would still look fast.

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    Offline loco340cuda

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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #26 on: February 12, 2007 - 08:11:33 AM »
    Quote from: NZ440R/T on February 11, 2007 - 04:38:41 PM

    :iagree: High screaming angry little engines they are!!!  :lol2: :naughty: :woo:

    Well said my friend, well said!   :cheers:
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #27 on: February 12, 2007 - 10:18:18 AM »
    In  a 60' race, the 340 would win. anything longer than that, the 440 will win. Assuming both cars are driven by guys that can drive...lol.

    Which one is better...The one you're building for your car is always the best :bigsmile:. Otherwasie, anything can be built to be faster.
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #28 on: February 12, 2007 - 03:14:57 PM »
    Quote from: asm74 on February 11, 2007 - 12:13:17 AM
    Can you elaborate?  what are the critical design differences between a big block and small block?  I'm really asking this, i have no experience with big block mopars...
    Lots , the dist is at the front for easy adjustment & leaned over to clear the blower , the oil pump is outside the engine & can be adjusted for the exact pressure needed & or replaced easily , this also allows for external oil lines to the pan in large stroker applications , the crank is raised into a skirted block for more bottom end strenght & cross bolted caps , the oil pan is a flat seal instead of having banana seals at both ends , the intake is dry with the cross over in the water pump , it has a natural air gap design as well & no water passages through the timing cover to potentially leak into the oil system  , the water pump can be replaced Without touching the housing , 5 bolt / cylinder head bolts
     the small block was designed After the big block & has none of these features , I never figured out why  :dunno: :clueless:
     I have never seen a stock 383 out run a 340 but 340+6 vs 440+6 is no contest , the only place a 340 Might beat a 440 is in a corner & I don`t even buy that if the 440 has the front & rear sway bars like the 340 TA /AAR
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    Re: Small Block VS. Big Block
    « Reply #29 on: February 12, 2007 - 07:19:16 PM »
    Quote from: tactransman on February 11, 2007 - 05:33:48 PM
    There is no replacement for cubic inches,the more the better! That's why everything is stroked for more cubes!!! :burnout:

    The poll is great as to quote Ricky Bobby - “You can’t have two number ones because that makes eleven”. So I haveto vote for the big block!

    My 440 has so much torque, it does a better job of snapping my neck back into place than my chiropractor.  :2thumbs:
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