Originally Posted by 440Jim
Originally Posted by AndyF
I'm working with a race team who is putting a 572 inch wedge (Indy block and heads) into a B body race car.

What kind of "B body race car?"
Tube frame, back half, ladder bar, 4-link, weight ?

Depending on weight and chassis., it could benefit from either one.
But without more info, a 800 hp engine in a 3100 lb car with a good chassis would be a great bracket car with a PG and the right converter.
A 750 hp engine in a 3400 lb car with a good chassis could work well with a 3-speed transmission.



It is a gasser type of car with ladder bars and big tires. The 572 should make around 900 hp but it hasn't been on the dyno yet. I'm not sure on the car weight, maybe 3300 with the new aluminum engine. I think the car has 3.89 gears in the rear right now but of course those can be changed. It currently runs 9.70 with an iron block 505 so they are looking to step up next season. The new 572 just arrived from Best so they are getting ready to swap engines over the winter.

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