Help me out - what should I do - SBC or BBC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drogster · 03-01-2005, 02:29 AM

OK, here's the deal. This is what I have (or will have soon).

'68 C10 SWB. 307/TH350 auto.

This will NOT be a drag-truck, but a sweet cruiser.

neonlarry · 03-01-2005, 03:15 AM

383

68c10owner · 03-01-2005, 03:18 AM

it`s already set up for a small block so I would go that route. my truck is basicaly going to be a cruiser once I get it on the road and sometimes I wish it has a smallblock in it. to me, if you got a bigblock, it has to be pumped up. I just can`t leave nothing stock.

ACES · 03-01-2005, 03:41 AM

I think there are a lot of other factors to consider.
How stock is the truck already?
$$$$$ is also a consideration.
Do you have a small block or a big block already?
What kinda shape is the 307 in?

GreyHoundSteve · 03-01-2005, 10:21 AM

383

**'70_402** · 03-01-2005, 10:38 AM

there is no replacement for displacement.........

cduster · 03-01-2005, 11:36 AM

I ran small blocks for years. I finally got a Big Block, and haven't looked back. I don't think there is any debate, go BB.

Dan

BigDave · 03-01-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 70'_402

there is no replacement for displacement.........

True dat!

I've got a pretty hot little 400 SBC in the Blazer and I cannot complain, it's all right. It will light'em up and rip around pretty good.

I've got a factory 402 BB in the Cheyenne. There is really no comparison. It has power for days and it seems like there is no end to the torque. Plus, that BB sounds so damn good it'll make you smack your momma.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-01-2005, 12:20 PM

383....for every part for the SB figure twice that for the BB and the BB is overkill for that truck.

**'70_402** · 03-01-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyC10Stepside

and the BB is overkill for that truck.

Overkill.....???? thats like having too much money...or too much fun.. it doesn't exist.... too much horsepower... too much torque... just don't happen...

67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-01-2005, 12:48 PM

lol.....with a 383 he can easily put out 400-500 horses.....why does he need more in that truck?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-01-2005, 12:49 PM

in a drag truck or something maybe.....but i have always been partial to SBs...

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-01-2005, 02:19 PM

I too was once a small block junky, Then I built a BIG BLOCK, I'm hooked for life

mt Al · 03-01-2005, 02:36 PM

I've owned 2 BBs, 2SBs and 1 I6. The small blocks give all the power I need for a dailey driver/cruiser with no trouble. The big blocks just didn't seem right alot of the time... Two of my friends have put 454s into their '72 4x4s and wished they'd gone the 383 route for performance and cost effectiveness. It boils down to cost. If you've got the $ you can put in a sweet big block and have a gas. If you're on a tighter budget and you still want to have a tire roasting torque monster go with the 383.

Admit it! Either way you're going to have a gas!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-01-2005, 02:55 PM

mt Al has a good point. I built mine just to have fun with. It would break me quik if it was a daily driver. And YES either way it'll be a gas, Go with your gut and your wallet, make it what YOU want, Have fun

**'70_402** · 03-01-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

mt Al has a good point. I built mine just to have fun with. It would break me quik if it was a daily driver. And YES either way it'll be a gas, Go with your gut and your wallet, make it what YOU want, Have fun

That's exactly right... it is your truck do what you want to do and either way you can make a screamer some people like sb's and some like bb's it is personal preference...

bottom line do what you want to do...not what we want you to do..

67_C-30 · 03-01-2005, 07:37 PM

...But get a prepare to get a part time job to feed it if you go with the 496!!

Dean23 · 03-01-2005, 07:44 PM

If cost is not a factor go bigblock. If you are on a budget stick with a small block. I built a 400hp small block for my truck and never even installed it. I sold it and am gouing to build a 600+hp bigblock. Just love the rumble of a big block. Plus all that torque is hard to beat.

farside847 · 03-01-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote:

This will NOT be a drag-truck, but a sweet cruiser.

I say rebuild the 307. I have one now and its plenty for a smooth cruiser.

ChevyDude · 03-01-2005, 08:01 PM

I have had two 383's. Do it right and you will love it!

Bob Moore · 03-01-2005, 10:21 PM

No doubt BB's put out.

Drogster · 03-04-2005, 01:00 AM

Wanted to say thank you to everyone that took the time to reply to my question.

I don't know as of yet what I am going to do. I have a 454 bare block and 049 cylinder heads, so if I want to go BB I've got a good base.

But I have to admit, just being able to "drop in" a 383 stroker small block without doing anything else sure appeals to me, especially since the truck is a daily driver.

Who knows what I'll do...time (and money) will tell!

Thanks.
Drog

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03-01-2005, 02:29 AM	#1
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Help me out - what should I do - SBC or BBC? OK, here's the deal. This is what I have (or will have soon). '68 C10 SWB. 307/TH350 auto. This will NOT be a drag-truck, but a sweet cruiser. __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build. Last edited by Drogster; 03-01-2005 at 02:35 AM.

03-01-2005, 03:15 AM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	383 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-01-2005, 03:18 AM	#3
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	it`s already set up for a small block so I would go that route. my truck is basicaly going to be a cruiser once I get it on the road and sometimes I wish it has a smallblock in it. to me, if you got a bigblock, it has to be pumped up. I just can`t leave nothing stock. __________________ Anthony

03-01-2005, 03:41 AM	#4
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I think there are a lot of other factors to consider. How stock is the truck already? $$$$$ is also a consideration. Do you have a small block or a big block already? What kinda shape is the 307 in? __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

03-01-2005, 10:21 AM	#5
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	383

03-01-2005, 10:38 AM	#6
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	there is no replacement for displacement......... __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/295742064443

03-01-2005, 11:36 AM	#7
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	I ran small blocks for years. I finally got a Big Block, and haven't looked back. I don't think there is any debate, go BB. Dan

03-01-2005, 12:20 PM	#9
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	383....for every part for the SB figure twice that for the BB and the BB is overkill for that truck. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-01-2005, 12:48 PM	#11
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	lol.....with a 383 he can easily put out 400-500 horses.....why does he need more in that truck? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-01-2005, 12:49 PM	#12
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	in a drag truck or something maybe.....but i have always been partial to SBs... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-01-2005, 02:19 PM	#13
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	I too was once a small block junky, Then I built a BIG BLOCK, I'm hooked for life Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-01-2005, 02:36 PM	#14
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	I've owned 2 BBs, 2SBs and 1 I6. The small blocks give all the power I need for a dailey driver/cruiser with no trouble. The big blocks just didn't seem right alot of the time... Two of my friends have put 454s into their '72 4x4s and wished they'd gone the 383 route for performance and cost effectiveness. It boils down to cost. If you've got the $ you can put in a sweet big block and have a gas. If you're on a tighter budget and you still want to have a tire roasting torque monster go with the 383. Admit it! Either way you're going to have a gas! __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

03-01-2005, 02:55 PM	#15
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,111	mt Al has a good point. I built mine just to have fun with. It would break me quik if it was a daily driver. And YES either way it'll be a gas, Go with your gut and your wallet, make it what YOU want, Have fun __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-01-2005, 07:37 PM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	...But get a prepare to get a part time job to feed it if you go with the 496!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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03-01-2005, 07:44 PM	#18
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	If cost is not a factor go bigblock. If you are on a budget stick with a small block. I built a 400hp small block for my truck and never even installed it. I sold it and am gouing to build a 600+hp bigblock. Just love the rumble of a big block. Plus all that torque is hard to beat. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

03-01-2005, 08:01 PM	#20
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	I have had two 383's. Do it right and you will love it! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-01-2005, 10:21 PM	#21
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	No doubt BB's put out. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-04-2005, 01:00 AM	#22
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Thanks! Wanted to say thank you to everyone that took the time to reply to my question. I don't know as of yet what I am going to do. I have a 454 bare block and 049 cylinder heads, so if I want to go BB I've got a good base. But I have to admit, just being able to "drop in" a 383 stroker small block without doing anything else sure appeals to me, especially since the truck is a daily driver. Who knows what I'll do...time (and money) will tell! Thanks. Drog __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

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