302 vs 460

[Tom Sharpe]

Jim Davies wrote:

> On Sat, 10 Apr 1999, Robert Harris wrote:
>
> >
> > Performance.   When you are into massive overkill on a 302, you are about a
> > good street buildup on a 385.
> >
> > So whine and snivel and wimp out with a sissy block.   You will never
> > experience the gut tearing rumble of a big block coming on.  You will never
> > see the fear and terror in her  eyes as you blip the throttle and break
> > traction in any gear at just about any speed.  You will miss the shock of your
> > seat breaking under rocket ship acceleration.  And leaving the line in a cloud
> > of smoke after sitting there at 600 rpm idle and smoking till your tired of it
> > will not be one of your rewards.
> >
> The experience of a big-block, light street vehicle should not be missed,
> IMO. It gives you the "reach" not possible with lesser combinations.
> Reccomended for all the above reasons...

  I had a 482 BBC in a 2400 lb CJ5 sand digger with a powerglide and 4wd, and won
Gravelrama and the spring nationals and I'm a member of the over-the-hill gang. Most
of the vehicles in my class were lighter small blocks with 4 speeds which were
quicker out of the hole, and that's a problem on a 300 foot sand track.

The best compliment I ever got was from a competitor who said  "I heard you comming
and there was nothing I could do!"

4.2 sec @ 85 mph in 300 feet (20 years ago).   Sharpe