dart_68
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How hard is it to work on, such as changing plugs?
Mine is really hard on the pass side with the TriY headers, next time the motor is out I will be drilling two holes in the fender well to get at them, the rest are easy.How hard is it to work on, such as changing plugs?
Actually, it's a good question to consider. The BB would take less to reach that power level. It's a matter of physics. To make more power you have to burn more fuel. Bigger engines burn more fuel as a matter of cubic inches. Over simplified, but essentially true.So given a 450 - 500 hp engine, would a big block be more economical to build than a 360 at the same hp? Would the BB run better on pump gas? Apologies to the OP if I this is straying too far off your question .
Why would you go sb if you did it again?Go SB if I did it again I would.
Mine is really hard on the pass side with the TriY headers, next time the motor is out I will be drilling two holes in the fender well to get at them, the rest are easy.
I drilled a hole for number 6 plug with the engine already in the car.lolo
me too ! may do # 5 nad 7 too .I drilled a hole for number 6 plug with the engine already in the car.lolo
Just all around easier and parts are much less expensive......usually.Why would you go sb if you did it again?
Mine was a 440 with Indy EZ heads and TTI 2 inch headers in a 73 dart swinger. I found out if I used a 5/8 spark plug socket with a hex on the end, that number 7 was very easy to change. But your car might of been diffrent. Here is the socket I am talking aboutme too ! may do # 5 nad 7 too .
I would have to disagree on this . LolJust all around easier and parts are much less expensive......usually.
But on saying that. I am going to put a magnum 360 with FI and a turbo in my 75 dart sport. lol I haven't messed with small blocks in a very long time. Compared to big blocks I can't beleave there isn't much to pick from, single plane intakes for a magnum engineI would have to disagree on this . Lol
I found out if I used a 5/8 spark plug socket with a hex on the end
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reply>I use that socket and about 3 other combinations of tools to install and remove the plugs, still going to drill holes for # 5 some day. mine has raised port heads, they are longer, wider, and taller than most other heads. Have about a 1/2" clearance on the firewall at the back of the heads= no heatermotor there. headers are 2"tti, very tite squeeze everywhere on both sides. firewall floor seam flattened and welded solid, no room for trans blanket or shield.-- 68 fastback form S, motor plate, and aftermarket front end. Everything clears, but barely.Mine was a 440 with Indy EZ heads and TTI 2 inch headers in a 73 dart swinger. I found out if I used a 5/8 spark plug socket with a hex on the end, that number 7 was very easy to change. But your car might of been diffrent. Here is the socket I am talking about
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