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Dano69c10 · 04-29-2005, 04:44 PM

Do you want your truck to save gas or kick a$$?

HMM...what would I rather do;

1) sit around with my truck buds bar-b-q some red meat pound some brewskis and compare horsepower, cams, carbs, time slips etc.
or
2) sip tea, needlepoint and do MPG comparisons.

I choose #1
You've got to pay, if you want to play!

geunther · 04-29-2005, 05:36 PM

Roger Schlump sais "Cubic inches work!"

75Chevy90Kawi · 04-29-2005, 05:53 PM

gas aint no thang.... i only drive to school about half the time because its all i can afford. i have to bum rides the rest of the time. and you know what? theres no way in hell i'll be trading my truck in any time soon.

Longhorn Man · 05-01-2005, 11:08 PM

I'll take the frame twisting power of a big block any day.
Did the cammed out small block thing....no thanks. Big blocks get you off the line in a hustle, and with out many mods.
You can build an engine to make mega horse power at 7000 RPM, but you're never at 7000.

zieg72 · 05-07-2005, 04:47 PM

I have the 454 in my 85 C20 with the 3.21 and 4 speed manual. I get 15-16 mpg and can pull anything I want. My first BB in a truck and with the fuel mileage I can't complain.

screwballl · 05-07-2005, 08:42 PM

wow almost 50/50 with 120+ votes

Newt408 · 05-08-2005, 05:12 PM

I've seen up to a 472 inch small block so why bother with a big block?

rusted75 half ton · 05-08-2005, 06:19 PM

I vote for BB.I have a mildly tricked out 350 and a bone stock 396 in my other truck you can tell the difference.I haven't watched it closely(afraid to)but didn't notice to much difference in mileage between the two.Going up hills I don't have to push on the accelerator as much with the 396.While gas is a concern I wouldn't mind somethin with a 454 in the future.

bigger=better · 05-08-2005, 08:56 PM

read my handle

69punkinC10 · 05-12-2005, 11:49 AM

Um... does that mean that my balanced .060 over 350 is a bad or a good thing? There's just something about hitting 6500-7000 RPM with a small block that makes me think of wood... err..... trees....

Just wonderin'

punkin

454HO · 05-12-2005, 11:58 AM

Make mine a big block please.

bigblock73 · 05-12-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newt408

I've seen up to a 472 inch small block so why bother with a big block?

That sounds expensive. The more radical you go with a small block, the more expensive it becomes...and often its driveability and reliability come into question, not to mention how hard the mouse has to work to put out the power.

It would be fun to see two people build 500 horse powerplants...one being a big block and the other being a small block. I would like to see the build cost, and how each performes in one of our trucks.

The small vs. big debate will go on forever.

86swb · 05-12-2005, 10:57 PM

I like the big blocks. Had a 55' Chevy 1/2 Ton Short Bed once and it had a Hemi in it with push buttons on the dash for the transmission. Boy, could that thing run. Talk about burn outs. I always loved it when I went for gas and always had the guy pop the hood to check the oil and always got a -"WOW". Yes, they use to put the gas in for you and check your oil. The cost (if I remember right) at the time was around .45 cents a gallon. This was in the early 60's. Before a lot of you guys were even born. That was the fasest truck I ever had.

screwballl · 05-13-2005, 09:57 AM

this is like coke versus pepsi, it is all a matter of personal opinion.
thats why i drink Mt Dew

rusted75 half ton · 05-13-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screwballl

this is like coke versus pepsi, it is all a matter of personal opinion.
thats why i drink Mt Dew

LOL,does that mean you prefer an I-6

75Chevy90Kawi · 05-13-2005, 06:16 PM

mt dew is by far the best beverage in the history of the world. lol. i'm drinking one right now actually

Ogier · 06-03-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u2slow

I can't vote. Diesel wasn't one of your choices.

Diesels always sound like 4 skeletons fighting in a garbage can...

Brainchild · 06-04-2005, 01:54 AM

I have a 350 4 speed in my truck,and dad has a 454 4 speed,ad the BB gets better mileage,so with this info,I went and bought a truck with a BB.I figure it's gonna do as good as my SB,and not work as hard,it's a no brainer.

Camed SB are fun,and run good,but a moderate BB is an awesome thing.

u2slow · 06-04-2005, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogier

Diesels always sound like 4 skeletons fighting in a garbage can...

Interesting how the sound of an engine is suddenly negative when we're not talking about gas engines

Big-block stuff seems to cost an absolute mint - even for used/abused hard parts. I think I'd build a big-inch smallblock. 400's had good torque, but its hard to find a buildable core. 383 seems like a large investment only to get a slightly better 350. 415-454ci Motown-based SBC is attractive when you look at the price & variety of aftermarket parts for SBC vs. BBC.

I like the i6 idea also. Somewhere along the lines of a 4V or EFI 292 - just to be different.

screwballl · 06-04-2005, 10:20 PM

wooohooo 147 votes and big block is winning by 7...
i would have figured a bigger lead though...
sorry u2 I'm hooked on my burb now and a i6 or 292 or even 350 just wont cut it for a big body beast. still wont go diesel unless i needed constant pulling power.. i can get my inconstant pulling power whenever with my 454.

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04-29-2005, 04:44 PM	#26
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Do you want your truck to save gas or kick a$$? HMM...what would I rather do; 1) sit around with my truck buds bar-b-q some red meat pound some brewskis and compare horsepower, cams, carbs, time slips etc. or 2) sip tea, needlepoint and do MPG comparisons. I choose #1 You've got to pay, if you want to play! __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

04-29-2005, 05:36 PM	#27
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Rat Roger Schlump sais "Cubic inches work!" __________________ The lid is stuck on my jar of anti seize

04-29-2005, 05:53 PM	#28
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	gas aint no thang.... i only drive to school about half the time because its all i can afford. i have to bum rides the rest of the time. and you know what? theres no way in hell i'll be trading my truck in any time soon. __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

05-07-2005, 08:42 PM	#31
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	wow almost 50/50 with 120+ votes __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-01-2005, 11:08 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I'll take the frame twisting power of a big block any day. Did the cammed out small block thing....no thanks. Big blocks get you off the line in a hustle, and with out many mods. You can build an engine to make mega horse power at 7000 RPM, but you're never at 7000.

05-07-2005, 04:47 PM	#30
zieg72 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	I have the 454 in my 85 C20 with the 3.21 and 4 speed manual. I get 15-16 mpg and can pull anything I want. My first BB in a truck and with the fuel mileage I can't complain.

05-08-2005, 05:12 PM	#32
Newt408 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: west texas Posts: 71	I've seen up to a 472 inch small block so why bother with a big block? __________________ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:but he that hearkeneth unto council is wise. Proverbs 12:15

05-08-2005, 06:19 PM	#33
rusted75 half ton More trusty Less rusty Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colorado Posts: 152	I vote for BB.I have a mildly tricked out 350 and a bone stock 396 in my other truck you can tell the difference.I haven't watched it closely(afraid to)but didn't notice to much difference in mileage between the two.Going up hills I don't have to push on the accelerator as much with the 396.While gas is a concern I wouldn't mind somethin with a 454 in the future.

05-08-2005, 08:56 PM	#34
bigger=better Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WV Posts: 92	read my handle __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ '68 GMC Sub 4X4 new project '69 Pontiac GTO 20 year project Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine, into your brain, and that's where you get sh*tty ideas from.

05-12-2005, 11:49 AM	#35
69punkinC10 Old and wrinkled Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Belton, Mo Posts: 299	Um... does that mean that my balanced .060 over 350 is a bad or a good thing? There's just something about hitting 6500-7000 RPM with a small block that makes me think of wood... err..... trees.... Just wonderin' punkin __________________ Dennis Prochazka 69 C10 making progress. "Punkin" Orange, Belton Missouri "Yes, I'm still alive, and looking for the perfect 30mpg/350hp small block"

05-12-2005, 11:58 AM	#36
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Make mine a big block please. __________________ - Greg

05-12-2005, 10:57 PM	#38
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I like the big blocks. Had a 55' Chevy 1/2 Ton Short Bed once and it had a Hemi in it with push buttons on the dash for the transmission. Boy, could that thing run. Talk about burn outs. I always loved it when I went for gas and always had the guy pop the hood to check the oil and always got a -"WOW". Yes, they use to put the gas in for you and check your oil. The cost (if I remember right) at the time was around .45 cents a gallon. This was in the early 60's. Before a lot of you guys were even born. That was the fasest truck I ever had. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-13-2005, 09:57 AM	#39
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	this is like coke versus pepsi, it is all a matter of personal opinion. thats why i drink Mt Dew __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

05-13-2005, 06:16 PM	#41
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	mt dew is by far the best beverage in the history of the world. lol. i'm drinking one right now actually __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures



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06-04-2005, 01:54 AM	#43
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06-04-2005, 10:20 PM	#45
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,755	wooohooo 147 votes and big block is winning by 7... i would have figured a bigger lead though... sorry u2 I'm hooked on my burb now and a i6 or 292 or even 350 just wont cut it for a big body beast. still wont go diesel unless i needed constant pulling power.. i can get my inconstant pulling power whenever with my 454. __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

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