Chevy big and small block engines

[Clive Apps Techno-Logicals 416 510 0020]

> > 
> > Anyone have any idea what the weight of a 350 SB as compared to a 427/454
> > BB is ?? and then the same with alloy heads.
> 
> Quick check shows bare block weights to be 269-272 lbs for
> BB and 90(AL)-186 lbs for SB.  Heads (ea) are... 27.5 lbs(Al
> BB) (cast iron not shown) and 19.5-42.5 lbs for SB 
> >From Chevrolet Power manual.
> 
> > Next question. what is the ideal EFI setup....stock TPI or a manifold with
> > one throttle body per cylinder, or just a modified Corvette TPI
> > setup...maybe aftermarket computer, bearing in mind also we may be looking
> > at methanol also
>  
> > The end result has to be a dirt track engine producing around 500-600hp
> > from as little capacity as possible with a maximum of 434ci

bore a 400 SB and you can get your 434
a set of Brodix or similar heads and you got your 600 HP in a small package

Clive