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Originally Posted by slowcpe
Great ideas, interested in seeing it all come together.
I was torn with the LS/BB decision as well. I remember looking at a yellow '67 when I was 15 (I'm 36 now) that had a 427 in it. My parents were going for it until they saw and heard the engine. So a 427 was one of my first considerations, especially since I've found a handful for sale. When comparing the 2, LS seems more logical. Better drive-ability, mileage, and quite possibly performance. Plus it may even be cheaper to build.
At the same time there's something to be said about a big block.
You could "compromise" and build a 427 LS small block  |
Very true, I could. I am looking at crate engines though and I'm limiting myself to around $8000 for the power plant. With that budget I could get either the LS3 480 HP, or the ZZ427 480 HP. I've never owned a BB, my 2004 2500HD has a 6.0 LS in it. My project will not be a daily driver, so mpg isn't an issue really. Sheesh it's difficult, but nice problems to have.
