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Tom · 02-25-2003, 11:50 AM

BOO! IM HERE!!!
LOL@ myself

You just picked two of my favorite engines. The 383 cause A: I have one and B: are very easy to make! The 427 cause A: biggest bore/shrotest stroke combo big block avalible and B: Nothing like a big block under the hood!

If your on any kind of a budget, go with the 383. They can make impressive power fairly cheaply. 400hp isent even hard anymore. If you want absolute gobs of power, go for the 427. If you want to really strain your bank account, and make almost as much power as the BB427, then make a 427SB. Just remember heads to support 427BB are out there, and stock. Heads to support 427SB are also out there, and $1400+ a set minimum.

02-25-2003, 11:50 AM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,760	BOO! IM HERE!!! LOL@ myself You just picked two of my favorite engines. The 383 cause A: I have one and B: are very easy to make! The 427 cause A: biggest bore/shrotest stroke combo big block avalible and B: Nothing like a big block under the hood! If your on any kind of a budget, go with the 383. They can make impressive power fairly cheaply. 400hp isent even hard anymore. If you want absolute gobs of power, go for the 427. If you want to really strain your bank account, and make almost as much power as the BB427, then make a 427SB. Just remember heads to support 427BB are out there, and stock. Heads to support 427SB are also out there, and $1400+ a set minimum. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.