Big block verses small block?

[71chevylowrider]

402BB I know the 402 is actually a 400BB which is based on the ol 396, but.....even a 400BB bored .30 over is only a 408? That's all? Huh?

[70rs/ss]

well a 402 is a 396 bored 30, so yeah, a 402 30 over'd be 408-9 ish. A 427 is a 454 block with a shorter throw 396 crank. I like BBC, but I own both. The wow factor isn't there with a SBC, cause they all look alike, a stocl 283 looks like a wickedly built 454 SBC, but the wide covers is something different. All that being said, I also have a 6.0 for my new 2wd Blazer project, maybe that'll get me some more wows and smiles?

[71chevylowrider]

Okay, I get it now, thanks guys, I'm no Motor guru.......yet
I guess if & when my 350 starts gettting tired, it might be a good choice to upgrade it to a 383 stroker since I've got so much money & shiny stuff on/in it. I'd hate to have to buy those Ceramic headers all over again for the BB.

[ghackett1]

Big Blocks Rule! Currently running a 402 original motor in my 71 c10 and one bad a$$ 427 in my 70 Nova. I have a little 327 in my 68 camaro but it's like a sewing machine compared to the other two.