Originally Posted by RapidusMaximus
Im considering building a 408 for my foot brake bracket car over the winter and I'm curious about strength of block differences between the two, I am currently running a 5.9 magnum and really like the ease of the factory roller cam set up so I'm leaning that way. I have both blocks available so that's not an issue...so magnum vs LA...what say ye? Advantages vs disadvantages up I'll be planning for something in the 600hp range work


from my limited small block experience......Magnum is the way to go. For 600hp all you need is a decent cam and some ported Edelbrock heads. Magnum is a great platform and the blocks are stronger? than the LA ( i think so)


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