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**jocko** · 04-09-2017, 03:27 PM

unless it's for show, as in a show-only truck, or unless you're drag racing it, it's kind of a waste of money. I'd say buy or build the engine that suits your needs, not your wants. Don't get me wrong, I probably sound like an old fuddy duddy... and there was a time when I was absolutely convinced I needed a tunnel ram and dual holleys on a 57 chev I owned. I saved and finally got the motor done and it was a pain in the butt. Reliability is more fun for me these days. I'm sure the 572 is reliable, but if you don't need 700+ hp, it's not worth the extra $. James has a good point as well - if you ever plan to use it, it will cost a lot more than the 572 itself.

04-09-2017, 03:27 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,996	Re: gofundme for engine unless it's for show, as in a show-only truck, or unless you're drag racing it, it's kind of a waste of money. I'd say buy or build the engine that suits your needs, not your wants. Don't get me wrong, I probably sound like an old fuddy duddy... and there was a time when I was absolutely convinced I needed a tunnel ram and dual holleys on a 57 chev I owned. I saved and finally got the motor done and it was a pain in the butt. Reliability is more fun for me these days. I'm sure the 572 is reliable, but if you don't need 700+ hp, it's not worth the extra $. James has a good point as well - if you ever plan to use it, it will cost a lot more than the 572 itself.