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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Thumperdart]
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10/29/14 09:37 PM
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Quicktree
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I like the sound of 9000 rpm's
I hear ya on the r`s they pull and it`s nasty sounding for sure but hard to get that motor to have stump pulling torque which I fell in love with..............They all have their place. 
who's car were you driving when you was doing the stump pulling?
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Quicktree]
#1692011
10/29/14 09:40 PM
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BB's and Hemi's were all the rage forever until the W8 came along.
Mopar to the bone!!!
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: 72Swinger]
#1692012
10/29/14 09:42 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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BB's and Hemi's were all the rage forever until the W8 came along.
what's a W8 cost? I mean say from carb to oil pan?
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Quicktree]
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10/29/14 09:45 PM
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With all the stroker engines out there these days it makes no sense to run a heavy big block. My 422cubic inch 318 block has tons of torque and with the right heads will make all the power a big block could muster too. Half the weight !!!!!
6.50 @105.26
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
#1692014
10/29/14 09:46 PM
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I like beating, BB Chevys, Fords, Pontiacs etc.. With my 71 340 demon, the look on their face is priceless when I pop the hood! Now a days your not giving up to much with these 420 to 440 + inch SB's
yes but you can take a BB MUCH bigger for cheaper and have a more useful vehicle. You are pretty much tapped out at 440 ci in a small block w/o some crazy expensive parts. Unless you want to race an A-body BB is the only way to go. Of course this excludes road racing where handling is more important than power.
Yes I like to race a light A body car, and also like it to handle. Why race a heavy B body that's nuts. At least pull the 500 + inch BB and stick it in something light !!!! LOL
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: ademon]
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10/29/14 09:50 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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I like beating, BB Chevys, Fords, Pontiacs etc.. With my 71 340 demon, the look on their face is priceless when I pop the hood! Now a days your not giving up to much with these 420 to 440 + inch SB's
yes but you can take a BB MUCH bigger for cheaper and have a more useful vehicle. You are pretty much tapped out at 440 ci in a small block w/o some crazy expensive parts. Unless you want to race an A-body BB is the only way to go. Of course this excludes road racing where handling is more important than power.
Yes I like to race a light A body car, and also like it to handle. Why race a heavy B body that's nuts. At least pull the 500 + inch BB and stick it in something light !!!! LOL
but I like to get my wife and kids in the car and drive..I also like to grab the groceries and a 30 pack if need be. Plus No A-Body EVER looked as cool as a B-body. 
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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10/29/14 09:57 PM
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I like beating, BB Chevys, Fords, Pontiacs etc.. With my 71 340 demon, the look on their face is priceless when I pop the hood! Now a days your not giving up to much with these 420 to 440 + inch SB's
yes but you can take a BB MUCH bigger for cheaper and have a more useful vehicle. You are pretty much tapped out at 440 ci in a small block w/o some crazy expensive parts. Unless you want to race an A-body BB is the only way to go. Of course this excludes road racing where handling is more important than power.
Yes I like to race a light A body car, and also like it to handle. Why race a heavy B body that's nuts. At least pull the 500 + inch BB and stick it in something light !!!! LOL
but I like to get my wife and kids in the car and drive..I also like to grab the groceries and a 30 pack if need be. Plus No A-Body EVER looked as cool as a B-body.
As long as your happy with your b I'm happy for you.
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: ademon]
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10/29/14 10:04 PM
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It fits easier and has always been what I run. Enjoy the rpm, the way the car feels on the street and the look of people at race track when they see its a small block. Also enjoy out running big blocks.
Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads
STR Chassis fabraction
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: Quicktree]
#1692021
10/29/14 10:23 PM
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nearly 100 pounds lighter, more room same power
Some of us use Aluminum Blocks, which evens that 100 pounds out.. 
As far as power, just depends I guess..
As for more room, I'll give you that one.. 
Chris.. 
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: WHITEDART]
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10/29/14 10:26 PM
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the question should have been why are most of the guys on this site that race heads up ...running small blocks.... what won engine masters this year 
Last edited by WHITEDART; 10/29/14 10:30 PM.
In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's
5.07 at 133 at 2700lb
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: 1967dartgt]
#1692024
10/29/14 10:43 PM
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Adobedude
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Because bracket racer...
Final answer.
2001 Dodge Dakota
408 All Motor
11.27 @ 117.83 mph
2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
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Re: Why do guys race small blocks?
[Re: 1967dartgt]
#1692025
10/29/14 10:44 PM
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I like the guys bragging about their BB then in their signature they post their slow results.
My small block gets 15 mpg. Runs 5.7's all day long. On the jug it runs much much faster. And you cannot build any comparable combo for what I have in it. R5P7 all over EBay. But, my other smallblocks kicked but too.
If I had anything other than an A body probably do a big block. Just to fill the engine for looks. I just don't need the headaches to run engines that are no faster.
Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.
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that might get you close
